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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,488.56, 11,232.84 and 2,016.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,488.56, 11,232.84 and 2,016.56 is: 3,024.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,488.56 : 11,232.84 = 2,016.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,488.56/11,232.84 = 2,016.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,488.56x = 11,232.84 × 2,016.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,488.56x = 22,651,731.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,651,731.47/7,488.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.84

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