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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.01, 11,067.44 and 5,541.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.01, 11,067.44 and 5,541.21 is: 8,300.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.01 : 11,067.44 = 5,541.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.01/11,067.44 = 5,541.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.01x = 11,067.44 × 5,541.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.01x = 61,326,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,326,981.50/7,388.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.88

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