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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,450.52, 11,175.80 and 3,068.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,450.52, 11,175.80 and 3,068.32 is: 4,602.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,450.52 : 11,175.80 = 3,068.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,450.52/11,175.80 = 3,068.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,450.52x = 11,175.80 × 3,068.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,450.52x = 34,290,930.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,290,930.66/7,450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.49

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