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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,492.16, 8,266.08 and 4,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,492.16, 8,266.08 and 4,955.52 is: 7,458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,492.16 : 8,266.08 = 4,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,492.16/8,266.08 = 4,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,492.16x = 8,266.08 × 4,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,492.16x = 40,962,724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,962,724.76/5,492.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,458.40

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