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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.47, 8,223.06 and 5,035.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.47, 8,223.06 and 5,035.93 is: 7,562.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.47 : 8,223.06 = 5,035.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.47/8,223.06 = 5,035.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.47x = 8,223.06 × 5,035.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.47x = 41,410,755.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,410,755.11/5,475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,562.95

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