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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,495.16, 8,248.14 and 4,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,495.16, 8,248.14 and 4,030.14 is: 6,049.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,495.16 : 8,248.14 = 4,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,495.16/8,248.14 = 4,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,495.16x = 8,248.14 × 4,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,495.16x = 33,241,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,241,158.94/5,495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.17

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