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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,497.16, 8,251.14 and 4,032.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,497.16, 8,251.14 and 4,032.14 is: 6,052.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,497.16 : 8,251.14 = 4,032.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,497.16/8,251.14 = 4,032.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,497.16x = 8,251.14 × 4,032.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,497.16x = 33,269,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,269,751.64/5,497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.17

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