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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.74, 11,012.94 and 6,026.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.74, 11,012.94 and 6,026.74 is: 9,041.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.74 : 11,012.94 = 6,026.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.74/11,012.94 = 6,026.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.74x = 11,012.94 × 6,026.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.74x = 66,372,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,372,126.02/7,340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.61

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