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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,202.50, 10,803.75 and 2,338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,202.50, 10,803.75 and 2,338.50 is: 3,507.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,202.50 : 10,803.75 = 2,338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,202.50/10,803.75 = 2,338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,202.50x = 10,803.75 × 2,338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,202.50x = 25,264,569.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,264,569.38/7,202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.75

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