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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,469.28, 10,307.52 and 4,325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,469.28, 10,307.52 and 4,325.76 is: 5,969.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,469.28 : 10,307.52 = 4,325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,469.28/10,307.52 = 4,325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,469.28x = 10,307.52 × 4,325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,469.28x = 44,587,857.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,587,857.72/7,469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.50

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