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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,480.38, 11,235.15 and 6,094.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,480.38, 11,235.15 and 6,094.74 is: 9,153.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480.38 : 11,235.15 = 6,094.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480.38/11,235.15 = 6,094.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480.38x = 11,235.15 × 6,094.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480.38x = 68,475,318.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,475,318.11/7,480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,153.99

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