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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,480.88, 11,217.12 and 3,101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,480.88, 11,217.12 and 3,101.48 is: 4,650.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480.88 : 11,217.12 = 3,101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480.88/11,217.12 = 3,101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480.88x = 11,217.12 × 3,101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480.88x = 34,789,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,789,673.34/7,480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.48

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