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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.25, 10,870.88 and 1,775.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.25, 10,870.88 and 1,775.25 is: 2,662.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.25 : 10,870.88 = 1,775.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.25/10,870.88 = 1,775.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.25x = 10,870.88 × 1,775.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.25x = 19,298,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,298,520.84/7,247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.88

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