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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,383.70, 11,075.55 and 3,225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,383.70, 11,075.55 and 3,225.70 is: 4,838.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,383.70 : 11,075.55 = 3,225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,383.70/11,075.55 = 3,225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,383.70x = 11,075.55 × 3,225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,383.70x = 35,726,401.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,726,401.64/7,383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.55

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