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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,318.44, 11,001.96 and 5,675.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,318.44, 11,001.96 and 5,675.76 is: 8,532.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,318.44 : 11,001.96 = 5,675.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,318.44/11,001.96 = 5,675.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,318.44x = 11,001.96 × 5,675.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,318.44x = 62,444,484.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,444,484.49/7,318.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.49

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