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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.40, 10,528.96 and 4,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.40, 10,528.96 and 4,248 is: 6,376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.40 : 10,528.96 = 4,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.40/10,528.96 = 4,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.40x = 10,528.96 × 4,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.40x = 44,727,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,727,022.08/7,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,376.46

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