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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.40, 11,062.39 and 5,524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.40, 11,062.39 and 5,524.60 is: 8,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.40 : 11,062.39 = 5,524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.40/11,062.39 = 5,524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.40x = 11,062.39 × 5,524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.40x = 61,115,279.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,115,279.79/7,397.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,261.72

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