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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,748.32, 7,115.28 and 3,011.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,748.32, 7,115.28 and 3,011.68 is: 4,512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,748.32 : 7,115.28 = 3,011.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,748.32/7,115.28 = 3,011.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,748.32x = 7,115.28 × 3,011.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,748.32x = 21,428,946.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,428,946.47/4,748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.95

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