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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.70, 11,216.55 and 5,728.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.70, 11,216.55 and 5,728.10 is: 8,592.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.70 : 11,216.55 = 5,728.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.70/11,216.55 = 5,728.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.70x = 11,216.55 × 5,728.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.70x = 64,249,520.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,249,520.06/7,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,592.15

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