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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.44, 10,049.70 and 5,874.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.44, 10,049.70 and 5,874.76 is: 8,116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.44 : 10,049.70 = 5,874.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.44/10,049.70 = 5,874.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.44x = 10,049.70 × 5,874.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.44x = 59,039,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,039,575.57/7,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,116.03

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