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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,488, 10,333.44 and 4,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,488, 10,333.44 and 4,176 is: 5,762.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,488 : 10,333.44 = 4,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,488/10,333.44 = 4,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,488x = 10,333.44 × 4,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,488x = 43,152,445.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,152,445.44/7,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,762.88

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