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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.55, 8,250.44 and 4,773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.55, 8,250.44 and 4,773.20 is: 7,162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.55 : 8,250.44 = 4,773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.55/8,250.44 = 4,773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.55x = 8,250.44 × 4,773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.55x = 39,380,935.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,380,935.09/5,498.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.06

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