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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,624.54, 11,361.97 and 7,373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,624.54, 11,361.97 and 7,373.71 is: 10,988.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,624.54 : 11,361.97 = 7,373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,624.54/11,361.97 = 7,373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,624.54x = 11,361.97 × 7,373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,624.54x = 83,779,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,779,871.81/7,624.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,988.19

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