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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,383.24, 11,112.03 and 5,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,383.24, 11,112.03 and 5,544 is: 8,343.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,383.24 : 11,112.03 = 5,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,383.24/11,112.03 = 5,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,383.24x = 11,112.03 × 5,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,383.24x = 61,605,094.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,605,094.32/7,383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.91

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