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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.34, 10,992.51 and 5,663.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.34, 10,992.51 and 5,663.63 is: 8,487.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.34 : 10,992.51 = 5,663.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.34/10,992.51 = 5,663.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.34x = 10,992.51 × 5,663.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.34x = 62,257,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,257,536.89/7,335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,487.34

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