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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.01, 10,959.23 and 5,362.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.01, 10,959.23 and 5,362.79 is: 8,014.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.01 : 10,959.23 = 5,362.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.01/10,959.23 = 5,362.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.01x = 10,959.23 × 5,362.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.01x = 58,771,967.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,771,967.44/7,333.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.72

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