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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,485.80, 11,231.94 and 4,019

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,485.80, 11,231.94 and 4,019 is: 6,030.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,485.80 : 11,231.94 = 4,019 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,485.80/11,231.94 = 4,019/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,485.80x = 11,231.94 × 4,019
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,485.80x = 45,141,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,141,166.86/7,485.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,030.24

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