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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,474.84, 11,194.98 and 7,215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,474.84, 11,194.98 and 7,215.64 is: 10,806.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,474.84 : 11,194.98 = 7,215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,474.84/11,194.98 = 7,215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,474.84x = 11,194.98 × 7,215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,474.84x = 80,778,945.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,778,945.49/7,474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,806.78

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