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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.44, 11,212.76 and 4,552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.44, 11,212.76 and 4,552.88 is: 6,821.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.44 : 11,212.76 = 4,552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.44/11,212.76 = 4,552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.44x = 11,212.76 × 4,552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.44x = 51,050,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,050,350.75/7,483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,821.78

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