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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.50, 11,222.25 and 2,864.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.50, 11,222.25 and 2,864.50 is: 4,296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.50 : 11,222.25 = 2,864.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.50/11,222.25 = 2,864.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.50x = 11,222.25 × 2,864.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.50x = 32,146,135.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,146,135.13/7,481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.75

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