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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.66, 11,088.99 and 4,312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.66, 11,088.99 and 4,312.50 is: 6,468.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.66 : 11,088.99 = 4,312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.66/11,088.99 = 4,312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.66x = 11,088.99 × 4,312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.66x = 47,821,269.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,821,269.38/7,392.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,468.75

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