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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,201.50, 10,802.25 and 3,097.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,201.50, 10,802.25 and 3,097.50 is: 4,646.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,201.50 : 10,802.25 = 3,097.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,201.50/10,802.25 = 3,097.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,201.50x = 10,802.25 × 3,097.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,201.50x = 33,459,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,459,969.38/7,201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.25

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