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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.90, 11,031.14 and 5,708.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.90, 11,031.14 and 5,708.46 is: 8,550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.90 : 11,031.14 = 5,708.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.90/11,031.14 = 5,708.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.90x = 11,031.14 × 5,708.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.90x = 62,970,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,970,821.44/7,364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,550.13

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