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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,466.33, 8,186.73 and 5,025.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,466.33, 8,186.73 and 5,025.29 is: 7,526.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,466.33 : 8,186.73 = 5,025.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,466.33/8,186.73 = 5,025.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,466.33x = 8,186.73 × 5,025.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,466.33x = 41,140,651.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,140,651.47/5,466.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,526.19

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