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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.70, 10,999.05 and 5,388.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.70, 10,999.05 and 5,388.70 is: 8,083.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.70 : 10,999.05 = 5,388.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.70/10,999.05 = 5,388.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.70x = 10,999.05 × 5,388.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.70x = 59,270,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,270,580.74/7,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,083.05

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