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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.28, 10,952.68 and 4,183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.28, 10,952.68 and 4,183.50 is: 6,266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.28 : 10,952.68 = 4,183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.28/10,952.68 = 4,183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.28x = 10,952.68 × 4,183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.28x = 45,820,536.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,820,536.78/7,312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.24

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