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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.81, 10,994.86 and 5,685.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.81, 10,994.86 and 5,685.63 is: 8,520.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.81 : 10,994.86 = 5,685.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.81/10,994.86 = 5,685.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.81x = 10,994.86 × 5,685.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.81x = 62,512,705.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,512,705.86/7,336.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,520.42

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