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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.33, 11,862.42 and 7,248.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.33, 11,862.42 and 7,248.57 is: 10,882.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.33 : 11,862.42 = 7,248.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.33/11,862.42 = 7,248.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.33x = 11,862.42 × 7,248.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.33x = 85,985,575.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,985,575.40/7,901.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,882.41

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