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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.54, 11,050.70 and 3,207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.54, 11,050.70 and 3,207.70 is: 4,808.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.54 : 11,050.70 = 3,207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.54/11,050.70 = 3,207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.54x = 11,050.70 × 3,207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.54x = 35,447,330.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,447,330.39/7,372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,808.02

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