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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,394.70, 11,058.34 and 5,521.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,394.70, 11,058.34 and 5,521.88 is: 8,257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,394.70 : 11,058.34 = 5,521.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,394.70/11,058.34 = 5,521.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,394.70x = 11,058.34 × 5,521.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,394.70x = 61,062,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,062,826.48/7,394.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,257.65

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