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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.10, 11,214.45 and 5,814.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.10, 11,214.45 and 5,814.30 is: 8,715.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.10 : 11,214.45 = 5,814.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.10/11,214.45 = 5,814.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.10x = 11,214.45 × 5,814.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.10x = 65,204,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,204,176.64/7,481.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,715.85

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