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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,350.04, 11,029.02 and 5,709.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,350.04, 11,029.02 and 5,709.88 is: 8,567.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,350.04 : 11,029.02 = 5,709.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,350.04/11,029.02 = 5,709.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,350.04x = 11,029.02 × 5,709.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,350.04x = 62,974,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,974,380.72/7,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,567.90

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