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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.54, 10,799.73 and 5,560.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.54, 10,799.73 and 5,560.38 is: 8,329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.54 : 10,799.73 = 5,560.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.54/10,799.73 = 5,560.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.54x = 10,799.73 × 5,560.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.54x = 60,050,602.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,050,602.70/7,209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.33

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