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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.40, 11,003.23 and 6,557.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.40, 11,003.23 and 6,557.08 is: 9,823.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.40 : 11,003.23 = 6,557.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.40/11,003.23 = 6,557.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.40x = 11,003.23 × 6,557.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.40x = 72,149,059.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,149,059.37/7,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,823.68

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