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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,465.70, 11,203.95 and 4,175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,465.70, 11,203.95 and 4,175.30 is: 6,265.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,465.70 : 11,203.95 = 4,175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,465.70/11,203.95 = 4,175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,465.70x = 11,203.95 × 4,175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,465.70x = 46,779,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,779,852.44/7,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.97

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