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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,481.84, 8,226.36 and 4,016.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,481.84, 8,226.36 and 4,016.52 is: 6,027.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,481.84 : 8,226.36 = 4,016.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,481.84/8,226.36 = 4,016.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,481.84x = 8,226.36 × 4,016.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,481.84x = 33,041,339.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,041,339.47/5,481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,027.42

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