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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,628.72, 11,385.89 and 7,130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,628.72, 11,385.89 and 7,130.50 is: 10,642.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,628.72 : 11,385.89 = 7,130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,628.72/11,385.89 = 7,130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,628.72x = 11,385.89 × 7,130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,628.72x = 81,187,058.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,187,058.45/7,628.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.29

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