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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.80, 11,175.53 and 7,274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.80, 11,175.53 and 7,274.44 is: 10,865.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.80 : 11,175.53 = 7,274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.80/11,175.53 = 7,274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.80x = 11,175.53 × 7,274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.80x = 81,295,722.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,295,722.45/7,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,865.80

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