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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.96, 11,005.02 and 5,693.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.96, 11,005.02 and 5,693.80 is: 8,543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.96 : 11,005.02 = 5,693.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.96/11,005.02 = 5,693.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.96x = 11,005.02 × 5,693.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.96x = 62,660,382.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,660,382.88/7,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,543.87

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