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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,050.74, 15,248.67 and 6,574.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,050.74, 15,248.67 and 6,574.68 is: 9,072.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,050.74 : 15,248.67 = 6,574.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,050.74/15,248.67 = 6,574.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,050.74x = 15,248.67 × 6,574.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,050.74x = 100,255,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,255,125.68/11,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.25

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