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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,618.79, 11,344.94 and 7,338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,618.79, 11,344.94 and 7,338.54 is: 10,927.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,618.79 : 11,344.94 = 7,338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,618.79/11,344.94 = 7,338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,618.79x = 11,344.94 × 7,338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,618.79x = 83,255,295.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,255,295.99/7,618.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,927.63

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