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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.62, 11,057.67 and 5,029.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.62, 11,057.67 and 5,029.81 is: 7,540.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.62 : 11,057.67 = 5,029.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.62/11,057.67 = 5,029.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.62x = 11,057.67 × 5,029.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.62x = 55,617,898.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,617,898.71/7,375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,540.78

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