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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.48, 11,179.20 and 4,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.48, 11,179.20 and 4,368 is: 6,552.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.48 : 11,179.20 = 4,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.48/11,179.20 = 4,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.48x = 11,179.20 × 4,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.48x = 48,830,745.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,830,745.60/7,452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.28

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