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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,457.68, 11,188.68 and 3,072.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,457.68, 11,188.68 and 3,072.88 is: 4,610.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,457.68 : 11,188.68 = 3,072.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,457.68/11,188.68 = 3,072.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,457.68x = 11,188.68 × 3,072.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,457.68x = 34,381,471.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,381,471.00/7,457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.21

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