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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.48, 11,032.56 and 4,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.48, 11,032.56 and 4,072 is: 6,103.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.48 : 11,032.56 = 4,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.48/11,032.56 = 4,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.48x = 11,032.56 × 4,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.48x = 44,924,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,924,584.32/7,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.49

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