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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.32, 10,825.68 and 5,372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.32, 10,825.68 and 5,372.48 is: 8,050.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.32 : 10,825.68 = 5,372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.32/10,825.68 = 5,372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.32x = 10,825.68 × 5,372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.32x = 58,160,749.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,160,749.29/7,224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,050.69

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