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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.52, 10,750.68 and 3,008.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.52, 10,750.68 and 3,008.41 is: 4,511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.52 : 10,750.68 = 3,008.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.52/10,750.68 = 3,008.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.52x = 10,750.68 × 3,008.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.52x = 32,342,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,342,453.22/7,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.73

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