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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,294.22, 10,062.51 and 4,775.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,294.22, 10,062.51 and 4,775.22 is: 6,587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,294.22 : 10,062.51 = 4,775.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,294.22/10,062.51 = 4,775.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,294.22x = 10,062.51 × 4,775.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,294.22x = 48,050,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,050,699.00/7,294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,587.50

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