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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.34, 11,201.36 and 5,499.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.34, 11,201.36 and 5,499.38 is: 8,238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.34 : 11,201.36 = 5,499.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.34/11,201.36 = 5,499.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.34x = 11,201.36 × 5,499.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.34x = 61,600,492.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,600,492.90/7,477.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,238.30

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