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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.28, 11,279.32 and 4,232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.28, 11,279.32 and 4,232.32 is: 6,340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.28 : 11,279.32 = 4,232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.28/11,279.32 = 4,232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.28x = 11,279.32 × 4,232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.28x = 47,737,691.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,737,691.62/7,529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,340.27

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