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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,395.61, 11,059.72 and 5,522.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,395.61, 11,059.72 and 5,522.82 is: 8,259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,395.61 : 11,059.72 = 5,522.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,395.61/11,059.72 = 5,522.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,395.61x = 11,059.72 × 5,522.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,395.61x = 61,080,842.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,080,842.81/7,395.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,259.07

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