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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,469.48, 11,211.14 and 3,774.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,469.48, 11,211.14 and 3,774.31 is: 5,664.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,469.48 : 11,211.14 = 3,774.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,469.48/11,211.14 = 3,774.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,469.48x = 11,211.14 × 3,774.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,469.48x = 42,314,317.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,314,317.81/7,469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.96

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