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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.35, 11,186.79 and 4,997.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.35, 11,186.79 and 4,997.15 is: 7,502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.35 : 11,186.79 = 4,997.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.35/11,186.79 = 4,997.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.35x = 11,186.79 × 4,997.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.35x = 55,902,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,902,067.65/7,451.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.28

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