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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.50, 11,207.62 and 4,514.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.50, 11,207.62 and 4,514.95 is: 6,769.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.50 : 11,207.62 = 4,514.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.50/11,207.62 = 4,514.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.50x = 11,207.62 × 4,514.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.50x = 50,601,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,601,843.92/7,475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,769.02

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