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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,668.48, 11,493.06 and 4,158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,668.48, 11,493.06 and 4,158.48 is: 6,232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,668.48 : 11,493.06 = 4,158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,668.48/11,493.06 = 4,158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,668.48x = 11,493.06 × 4,158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,668.48x = 47,793,660.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,793,660.15/7,668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,232.48

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