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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,474.06, 11,211.09 and 3,088.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,474.06, 11,211.09 and 3,088.52 is: 4,632.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,474.06 : 11,211.09 = 3,088.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,474.06/11,211.09 = 3,088.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,474.06x = 11,211.09 × 3,088.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,474.06x = 34,625,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,625,675.69/7,474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.78

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