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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.66, 11,044.98 and 6,718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.66, 11,044.98 and 6,718.56 is: 10,062.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.66 : 11,044.98 = 6,718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.66/11,044.98 = 6,718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.66x = 11,044.98 × 6,718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.66x = 74,206,360.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,206,360.83/7,374.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.34

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