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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.50, 11,249.25 and 2,027.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.50, 11,249.25 and 2,027.50 is: 3,041.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.50 : 11,249.25 = 2,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.50/11,249.25 = 2,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.50x = 11,249.25 × 2,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.50x = 22,807,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,807,854.38/7,499.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.25

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