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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,494, 11,233.32 and 3,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,494, 11,233.32 and 3,114 is: 4,667.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,494 : 11,233.32 = 3,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,494/11,233.32 = 3,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,494x = 11,233.32 × 3,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,494x = 34,980,558.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,980,558.48/7,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.81

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