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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.38, 11,029.77 and 5,804.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.38, 11,029.77 and 5,804.19 is: 8,697.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.38 : 11,029.77 = 5,804.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.38/11,029.77 = 5,804.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.38x = 11,029.77 × 5,804.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.38x = 64,018,880.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,018,880.74/7,360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,697.77

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