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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.24, 11,009.94 and 5,125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.24, 11,009.94 and 5,125.24 is: 7,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.24 : 11,009.94 = 5,125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.24/11,009.94 = 5,125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.24x = 11,009.94 × 5,125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.24x = 56,428,584.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,428,584.89/7,357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,669.80

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