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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,358.44, 11,011.72 and 5,613.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,358.44, 11,011.72 and 5,613.16 is: 8,399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,358.44 : 11,011.72 = 5,613.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,358.44/11,011.72 = 5,613.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,358.44x = 11,011.72 × 5,613.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,358.44x = 61,810,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,810,546.24/7,358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,399.95

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