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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.84, 11,004.60 and 5,889.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.84, 11,004.60 and 5,889.36 is: 8,838.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.84 : 11,004.60 = 5,889.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.84/11,004.60 = 5,889.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.84x = 11,004.60 × 5,889.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.84x = 64,810,051.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,810,051.06/7,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,838.33

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