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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,485.80, 11,228.70 and 2,805.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,485.80, 11,228.70 and 2,805.08 is: 4,207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,485.80 : 11,228.70 = 2,805.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,485.80/11,228.70 = 2,805.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,485.80x = 11,228.70 × 2,805.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,485.80x = 31,497,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,497,401.80/7,485.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.62

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