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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,474.70, 11,221.96 and 5,994.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,474.70, 11,221.96 and 5,994.74 is: 9,000.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,474.70 : 11,221.96 = 5,994.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,474.70/11,221.96 = 5,994.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,474.70x = 11,221.96 × 5,994.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,474.70x = 67,272,732.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,272,732.49/7,474.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,000.06

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