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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.20, 11,002.41 and 5,692.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.20, 11,002.41 and 5,692.66 is: 8,528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.20 : 11,002.41 = 5,692.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.20/11,002.41 = 5,692.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.20x = 11,002.41 × 5,692.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.20x = 62,632,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,632,951.80/7,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.22

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