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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.16, 11,033.22 and 5,386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.16, 11,033.22 and 5,386.68 is: 8,080.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.16 : 11,033.22 = 5,386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.16/11,033.22 = 5,386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.16x = 11,033.22 × 5,386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.16x = 59,432,425.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,432,425.51/7,355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,080.37

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