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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,488, 11,232.32 and 2,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,488, 11,232.32 and 2,016 is: 3,024.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,488 : 11,232.32 = 2,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,488/11,232.32 = 2,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,488x = 11,232.32 × 2,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,488x = 22,644,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,644,357.12/7,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.09

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