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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,407.70, 11,111.55 and 5,755.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,407.70, 11,111.55 and 5,755.30 is: 8,632.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,407.70 : 11,111.55 = 5,755.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,407.70/11,111.55 = 5,755.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,407.70x = 11,111.55 × 5,755.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,407.70x = 63,950,303.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,950,303.72/7,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.95

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