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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,408.89, 11,120.76 and 5,331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,408.89, 11,120.76 and 5,331.24 is: 8,002.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,408.89 : 11,120.76 = 5,331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,408.89/11,120.76 = 5,331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,408.89x = 11,120.76 × 5,331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,408.89x = 59,287,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,287,440.54/7,408.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.20

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