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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.34, 11,128.38 and 5,561.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.34, 11,128.38 and 5,561.80 is: 8,335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.34 : 11,128.38 = 5,561.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.34/11,128.38 = 5,561.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.34x = 11,128.38 × 5,561.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.34x = 61,893,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,893,823.88/7,425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.49

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