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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,485.16, 11,227.67 and 2,868.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,485.16, 11,227.67 and 2,868.16 is: 4,302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,485.16 : 11,227.67 = 2,868.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,485.16/11,227.67 = 2,868.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,485.16x = 11,227.67 × 2,868.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,485.16x = 32,202,753.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,202,753.99/7,485.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.21

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