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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,474.68, 11,210.40 and 2,794.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,474.68, 11,210.40 and 2,794.50 is: 4,191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,474.68 : 11,210.40 = 2,794.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,474.68/11,210.40 = 2,794.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,474.68x = 11,210.40 × 2,794.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,474.68x = 31,327,462.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,327,462.80/7,474.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.14

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