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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,365.70, 11,021.55 and 5,421.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,365.70, 11,021.55 and 5,421.70 is: 8,112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,365.70 : 11,021.55 = 5,421.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,365.70/11,021.55 = 5,421.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,365.70x = 11,021.55 × 5,421.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,365.70x = 59,755,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,755,537.64/7,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,112.68

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