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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,487.94, 11,228.32 and 4,368.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,487.94, 11,228.32 and 4,368.87 is: 6,551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,487.94 : 11,228.32 = 4,368.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,487.94/11,228.32 = 4,368.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,487.94x = 11,228.32 × 4,368.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,487.94x = 49,055,075.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,055,075.86/7,487.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,551.21

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