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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.70, 10,988.55 and 5,381.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.70, 10,988.55 and 5,381.70 is: 8,072.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.70 : 10,988.55 = 5,381.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.70/10,988.55 = 5,381.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.70x = 10,988.55 × 5,381.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.70x = 59,137,079.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,137,079.54/7,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,072.55

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