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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.06, 11,063.64 and 5,036.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.06, 11,063.64 and 5,036.62 is: 7,553.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.06 : 11,063.64 = 5,036.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.06/11,063.64 = 5,036.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.06x = 11,063.64 × 5,036.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.06x = 55,723,350.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,723,350.50/7,377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,553.60

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