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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.33, 10,668.11 and 5,791.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.33, 10,668.11 and 5,791.91 is: 8,688.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.33 : 10,668.11 = 5,791.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.33/10,668.11 = 5,791.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.33x = 10,668.11 × 5,791.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.33x = 61,788,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,788,650.69/7,111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.76

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