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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,476.48, 11,222.28 and 6,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,476.48, 11,222.28 and 6,741 is: 10,118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,476.48 : 11,222.28 = 6,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,476.48/11,222.28 = 6,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,476.48x = 11,222.28 × 6,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,476.48x = 75,649,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,649,389.48/7,476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,118.32

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