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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.93, 10,999.50 and 5,881.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.93, 10,999.50 and 5,881.32 is: 8,822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.93 : 10,999.50 = 5,881.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.93/10,999.50 = 5,881.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.93x = 10,999.50 × 5,881.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.93x = 64,691,579.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,691,579.34/7,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,822.06

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