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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,349.16, 11,008.85 and 5,870.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,349.16, 11,008.85 and 5,870.91 is: 8,794.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,349.16 : 11,008.85 = 5,870.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,349.16/11,008.85 = 5,870.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,349.16x = 11,008.85 × 5,870.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,349.16x = 64,631,938.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,631,938.20/7,349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,794.47

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