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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.47, 6,552.72 and 1,248.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.47, 6,552.72 and 1,248.53 is: 1,872.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.47 : 6,552.72 = 1,248.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.47/6,552.72 = 1,248.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.47x = 6,552.72 × 1,248.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.47x = 8,181,234.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181,234.74/4,368.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.79

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