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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,474.10, 11,211.14 and 3,086.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,474.10, 11,211.14 and 3,086.73 is: 4,630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,474.10 : 11,211.14 = 3,086.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,474.10/11,211.14 = 3,086.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,474.10x = 11,211.14 × 3,086.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,474.10x = 34,605,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,605,769.89/7,474.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.10

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