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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.59, 11,063.25 and 3,214.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.59, 11,063.25 and 3,214.35 is: 4,821.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.59 : 11,063.25 = 3,214.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.59/11,063.25 = 3,214.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.59x = 11,063.25 × 3,214.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.59x = 35,561,157.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,561,157.64/7,375.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,821.47

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