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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.50, 6,986.25 and 3,297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.50, 6,986.25 and 3,297.11 is: 4,550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.50 : 6,986.25 = 3,297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.50/6,986.25 = 3,297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.50x = 6,986.25 × 3,297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.50x = 23,034,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,034,399.81/5,062.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.00

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