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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,487.70, 11,231.55 and 3,103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,487.70, 11,231.55 and 3,103.70 is: 4,655.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,487.70 : 11,231.55 = 3,103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,487.70/11,231.55 = 3,103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,487.70x = 11,231.55 × 3,103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,487.70x = 34,859,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,859,361.74/7,487.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.55

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