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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.41, 11,001.72 and 5,866.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.41, 11,001.72 and 5,866.16 is: 8,787.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.41 : 11,001.72 = 5,866.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.41/11,001.72 = 5,866.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.41x = 11,001.72 × 5,866.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.41x = 64,537,849.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,537,849.80/7,344.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,787.34

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