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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.80, 11,222.70 and 3,107.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.80, 11,222.70 and 3,107.80 is: 4,661.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.80 : 11,222.70 = 3,107.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.80/11,222.70 = 3,107.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.80x = 11,222.70 × 3,107.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.80x = 34,877,907.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,877,907.06/7,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.70

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