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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.96, 11,008.02 and 5,695.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.96, 11,008.02 and 5,695.80 is: 8,546.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.96 : 11,008.02 = 5,695.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.96/11,008.02 = 5,695.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.96x = 11,008.02 × 5,695.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.96x = 62,699,480.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,699,480.32/7,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,546.87

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