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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.41, 10,952.37 and 5,358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.41, 10,952.37 and 5,358.18 is: 8,007.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.41 : 10,952.37 = 5,358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.41/10,952.37 = 5,358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.41x = 10,952.37 × 5,358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.41x = 58,684,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,684,769.89/7,328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.85

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