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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.75, 11,198.33 and 2,533.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.75, 11,198.33 and 2,533.87 is: 3,801.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.75 : 11,198.33 = 2,533.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.75/11,198.33 = 2,533.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.75x = 11,198.33 × 2,533.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.75x = 28,375,112.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,375,112.44/7,464.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.21

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