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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,350.92, 11,007.90 and 5,708.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,350.92, 11,007.90 and 5,708.61 is: 8,548.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,350.92 : 11,007.90 = 5,708.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,350.92/11,007.90 = 5,708.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,350.92x = 11,007.90 × 5,708.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,350.92x = 62,839,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,839,808.02/7,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,548.57

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