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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,497.17, 11,231.29 and 4,200.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,497.17, 11,231.29 and 4,200.27 is: 6,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,497.17 : 11,231.29 = 4,200.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,497.17/11,231.29 = 4,200.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,497.17x = 11,231.29 × 4,200.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,497.17x = 47,174,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,174,450.45/7,497.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.30

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