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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,125.52, 10,688.24 and 2,448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,125.52, 10,688.24 and 2,448.80 is: 3,673.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,125.52 : 10,688.24 = 2,448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,125.52/10,688.24 = 2,448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,125.52x = 10,688.24 × 2,448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,125.52x = 26,173,362.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,173,362.11/7,125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.19

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