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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.74, 11,115.63 and 2,794.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.74, 11,115.63 and 2,794.50 is: 4,189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.74 : 11,115.63 = 2,794.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.74/11,115.63 = 2,794.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.74x = 11,115.63 × 2,794.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.74x = 31,062,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,062,628.04/7,414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.31

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