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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.80, 10,977.30 and 5,560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.80, 10,977.30 and 5,560.20 is: 8,343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.80 : 10,977.30 = 5,560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.80/10,977.30 = 5,560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.80x = 10,977.30 × 5,560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.80x = 61,035,983.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,035,983.46/7,315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.04

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