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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376, 11,064.48 and 3,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376, 11,064.48 and 3,272 is: 4,908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376 : 11,064.48 = 3,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376/11,064.48 = 3,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376x = 11,064.48 × 3,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376x = 36,202,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,202,978.56/7,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.21

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