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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,354.22, 11,017.41 and 5,702.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,354.22, 11,017.41 and 5,702.66 is: 8,543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,354.22 : 11,017.41 = 5,702.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,354.22/11,017.41 = 5,702.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,354.22x = 11,017.41 × 5,702.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,354.22x = 62,828,543.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,828,543.31/7,354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,543.20

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