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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.04, 10,995.56 and 5,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.04, 10,995.56 and 5,676.24 is: 8,505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.04 : 10,995.56 = 5,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.04/10,995.56 = 5,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.04x = 10,995.56 × 5,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.04x = 62,413,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,413,437.49/7,338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,505.46

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