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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.14, 10,983.87 and 5,593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.14, 10,983.87 and 5,593.50 is: 8,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.14 : 10,983.87 = 5,593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.14/10,983.87 = 5,593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.14x = 10,983.87 × 5,593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.14x = 61,438,276.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,438,276.85/7,330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.60

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