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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312, 10,968 and 2,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312, 10,968 and 2,448 is: 3,672

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312 : 10,968 = 2,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312/10,968 = 2,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312x = 10,968 × 2,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312x = 26,849,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,849,664/7,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672

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