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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.36, 10,977.44 and 6,003.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.36, 10,977.44 and 6,003.72 is: 8,984.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.36 : 10,977.44 = 6,003.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.36/10,977.44 = 6,003.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.36x = 10,977.44 × 6,003.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.36x = 65,905,446.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,905,446.06/7,335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,984.62

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