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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,574.64, 11,346.84 and 6,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,574.64, 11,346.84 and 6,017.28 is: 9,013.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,574.64 : 11,346.84 = 6,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,574.64/11,346.84 = 6,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,574.64x = 11,346.84 × 6,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,574.64x = 68,277,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,277,113.40/7,574.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.91

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