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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.16, 10,548.24 and 3,087.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.16, 10,548.24 and 3,087.28 is: 4,630.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.16 : 10,548.24 = 3,087.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.16/10,548.24 = 3,087.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.16x = 10,548.24 × 3,087.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.16x = 32,565,370.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,565,370.39/7,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.92

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