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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,383.08, 11,048.70 and 5,729.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,383.08, 11,048.70 and 5,729.06 is: 8,573.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,383.08 : 11,048.70 = 5,729.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,383.08/11,048.70 = 5,729.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,383.08x = 11,048.70 × 5,729.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,383.08x = 63,298,665.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,298,665.22/7,383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,573.48

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