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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.82, 10,995.50 and 5,379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.82, 10,995.50 and 5,379.86 is: 8,062.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.82 : 10,995.50 = 5,379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.82/10,995.50 = 5,379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.82x = 10,995.50 × 5,379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.82x = 59,154,250.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,154,250.63/7,336.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.66

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