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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.75, 10,882.25 and 3,150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.75, 10,882.25 and 3,150.75 is: 4,726.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.75 : 10,882.25 = 3,150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.75/10,882.25 = 3,150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.75x = 10,882.25 × 3,150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.75x = 34,287,233.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,287,233.43/7,254.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.18

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