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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.36, 11,225.04 and 4,191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.36, 11,225.04 and 4,191.52 is: 6,287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.36 : 11,225.04 = 4,191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.36/11,225.04 = 4,191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.36x = 11,225.04 × 4,191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.36x = 47,049,979.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,049,979.66/7,483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,287.28

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