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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.76, 10,988.64 and 6,228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.76, 10,988.64 and 6,228.48 is: 9,342.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.76 : 10,988.64 = 6,228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.76/10,988.64 = 6,228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.76x = 10,988.64 × 6,228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.76x = 68,442,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,442,524.47/7,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.72

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