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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.27, 11,220.84 and 2,800.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.27, 11,220.84 and 2,800.64 is: 4,200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.27 : 11,220.84 = 2,800.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.27/11,220.84 = 2,800.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.27x = 11,220.84 × 2,800.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.27x = 31,425,561.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,425,561.39/7,481.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.56

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