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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.24, 10,994.82 and 4,375.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.24, 10,994.82 and 4,375.81 is: 6,547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.24 : 10,994.82 = 4,375.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.24/10,994.82 = 4,375.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.24x = 10,994.82 × 4,375.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.24x = 48,111,243.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,111,243.30/7,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.32

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