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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,386.92, 11,080.38 and 5,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,386.92, 11,080.38 and 5,849 is: 8,773.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,386.92 : 11,080.38 = 5,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,386.92/11,080.38 = 5,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,386.92x = 11,080.38 × 5,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,386.92x = 64,809,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,809,142.62/7,386.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,773.50

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