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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.70, 11,222.48 and 4,151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.70, 11,222.48 and 4,151.99 is: 6,227.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.70 : 11,222.48 = 4,151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.70/11,222.48 = 4,151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.70x = 11,222.48 × 4,151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.70x = 46,595,663.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,595,663.17/7,481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,227.95

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