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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,612.38, 11,425.77 and 4,152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,612.38, 11,425.77 and 4,152.06 is: 6,232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,612.38 : 11,425.77 = 4,152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,612.38/11,425.77 = 4,152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,612.38x = 11,425.77 × 4,152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,612.38x = 47,440,482.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,440,482.59/7,612.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,232.02

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