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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.85, 11,213.77 and 3,088.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.85, 11,213.77 and 3,088.48 is: 4,632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.85 : 11,213.77 = 3,088.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.85/11,213.77 = 3,088.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.85x = 11,213.77 × 3,088.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.85x = 34,633,504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,633,504.37/7,475.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.72

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