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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.41, 11,007.72 and 5,870.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.41, 11,007.72 and 5,870.16 is: 8,793.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.41 : 11,007.72 = 5,870.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.41/11,007.72 = 5,870.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.41x = 11,007.72 × 5,870.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.41x = 64,617,077.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,617,077.64/7,348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,793.34

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