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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,452.48, 11,182.32 and 3,552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,452.48, 11,182.32 and 3,552.24 is: 5,330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452.48 : 11,182.32 = 3,552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452.48/11,182.32 = 3,552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452.48x = 11,182.32 × 3,552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452.48x = 39,722,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,722,284.40/7,452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.08

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