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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.92, 11,227.20 and 2,868.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.92, 11,227.20 and 2,868.16 is: 4,303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.92 : 11,227.20 = 2,868.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.92/11,227.20 = 2,868.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.92x = 11,227.20 × 2,868.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.92x = 32,201,405.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,201,405.95/7,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.90

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