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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.28, 11,036.10 and 5,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.28, 11,036.10 and 5,713.20 is: 8,561.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.28 : 11,036.10 = 5,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.28/11,036.10 = 5,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.28x = 11,036.10 × 5,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.28x = 63,051,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,051,446.52/7,364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,561.79

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