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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.19, 11,057.63 and 5,524.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.19, 11,057.63 and 5,524.27 is: 8,290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.19 : 11,057.63 = 5,524.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.19/11,057.63 = 5,524.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.19x = 11,057.63 × 5,524.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.19x = 61,085,333.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,085,333.68/7,368.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.42

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