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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,433.28, 11,147.58 and 2,688.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,433.28, 11,147.58 and 2,688.82 is: 4,032.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,433.28 : 11,147.58 = 2,688.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,433.28/11,147.58 = 2,688.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,433.28x = 11,147.58 × 2,688.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,433.28x = 29,973,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,973,836.06/7,433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.38

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