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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.04, 10,998.56 and 5,678.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.04, 10,998.56 and 5,678.24 is: 8,508.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.04 : 10,998.56 = 5,678.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.04/10,998.56 = 5,678.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.04x = 10,998.56 × 5,678.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.04x = 62,452,463.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,452,463.33/7,340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,508.46

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