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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,406.74, 11,076.38 and 5,533.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,406.74, 11,076.38 and 5,533.96 is: 8,275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,406.74 : 11,076.38 = 5,533.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,406.74/11,076.38 = 5,533.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,406.74x = 11,076.38 × 5,533.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,406.74x = 61,296,243.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,296,243.86/7,406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.74

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