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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.39, 11,221.00 and 5,503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.39, 11,221.00 and 5,503.28 is: 8,260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.39 : 11,221.00 = 5,503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.39/11,221.00 = 5,503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.39x = 11,221.00 × 5,503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.39x = 61,752,235.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,752,235.02/7,475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,260.74

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