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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.80, 10,989.92 and 4,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.80, 10,989.92 and 4,251.20 is: 6,371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.80 : 10,989.92 = 4,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.80/10,989.92 = 4,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.80x = 10,989.92 × 4,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.80x = 46,720,347.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,720,347.90/7,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,371.42

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