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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,469.32, 11,210.91 and 3,774.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,469.32, 11,210.91 and 3,774.15 is: 5,664.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,469.32 : 11,210.91 = 3,774.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,469.32/11,210.91 = 3,774.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,469.32x = 11,210.91 × 3,774.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,469.32x = 42,311,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,311,599.92/7,469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.72

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