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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.68, 11,048.29 and 5,499.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.68, 11,048.29 and 5,499.06 is: 8,235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.68 : 11,048.29 = 5,499.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.68/11,048.29 = 5,499.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.68x = 11,048.29 × 5,499.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.68x = 60,755,195.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,755,195.86/7,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,235.01

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