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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.80, 13,544.70 and 7,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.80, 13,544.70 and 7,474.60 is: 11,211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.80 : 13,544.70 = 7,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.80/13,544.70 = 7,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.80x = 13,544.70 × 7,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.80x = 101,241,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,241,214.62/9,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,211.90

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