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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.40, 11,008.20 and 5,610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.40, 11,008.20 and 5,610.80 is: 8,391.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.40 : 11,008.20 = 5,610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.40/11,008.20 = 5,610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.40x = 11,008.20 × 5,610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.40x = 61,764,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,764,808.56/7,360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.50

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