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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,472.72, 11,212.12 and 3,966.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,472.72, 11,212.12 and 3,966.68 is: 5,951.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,472.72 : 11,212.12 = 3,966.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,472.72/11,212.12 = 3,966.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,472.72x = 11,212.12 × 3,966.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,472.72x = 44,474,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,474,892.16/7,472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,951.63

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