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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.49, 11,143.17 and 3,268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.49, 11,143.17 and 3,268.32 is: 4,903.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.49 : 11,143.17 = 3,268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.49/11,143.17 = 3,268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.49x = 11,143.17 × 3,268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.49x = 36,419,445.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,419,445.37/7,427.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.33

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