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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.68, 11,216.76 and 4,008.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.68, 11,216.76 and 4,008.88 is: 6,015.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.68 : 11,216.76 = 4,008.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.68/11,216.76 = 4,008.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.68x = 11,216.76 × 4,008.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.68x = 44,966,644.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,966,644.83/7,475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,015.06

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