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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.63, 11,064.29 and 5,528.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.63, 11,064.29 and 5,528.71 is: 8,297.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.63 : 11,064.29 = 5,528.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.63/11,064.29 = 5,528.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.63x = 11,064.29 × 5,528.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.63x = 61,171,250.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,171,250.77/7,372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.07

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