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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.74, 11,148.93 and 5,800.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.74, 11,148.93 and 5,800.54 is: 8,695.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.74 : 11,148.93 = 5,800.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.74/11,148.93 = 5,800.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.74x = 11,148.93 × 5,800.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.74x = 64,669,814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,669,814.42/7,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,695.99

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