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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.41, 10,912.73 and 3,714.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.41, 10,912.73 and 3,714.58 is: 5,572.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.41 : 10,912.73 = 3,714.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.41/10,912.73 = 3,714.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.41x = 10,912.73 × 3,714.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.41x = 40,536,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,536,203.67/7,274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.44

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