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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,358.36, 11,023.58 and 5,706.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,358.36, 11,023.58 and 5,706.81 is: 8,549.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,358.36 : 11,023.58 = 5,706.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,358.36/11,023.58 = 5,706.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,358.36x = 11,023.58 × 5,706.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,358.36x = 62,909,490.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,909,490.85/7,358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.40

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