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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.58, 11,059.28 and 5,535.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.58, 11,059.28 and 5,535.78 is: 8,292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.58 : 11,059.28 = 5,535.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.58/11,059.28 = 5,535.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.58x = 11,059.28 × 5,535.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.58x = 61,221,713.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,221,713.36/7,382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.73

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