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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.60, 10,982.40 and 5,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.60, 10,982.40 and 5,363.20 is: 8,044.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.60 : 10,982.40 = 5,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.60/10,982.40 = 5,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.60x = 10,982.40 × 5,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.60x = 58,900,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,900,807.68/7,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.80

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