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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.21, 10,974.96 and 3,418.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.21, 10,974.96 and 3,418.11 is: 5,128.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.21 : 10,974.96 = 3,418.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.21/10,974.96 = 3,418.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.21x = 10,974.96 × 3,418.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.21x = 37,513,620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,513,620.53/7,314.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,128.87

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