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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.76, 8,250.64 and 4,019.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.76, 8,250.64 and 4,019.28 is: 6,030.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.76 : 8,250.64 = 4,019.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.76/8,250.64 = 4,019.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.76x = 8,250.64 × 4,019.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.76x = 33,161,632.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,161,632.34/5,498.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,030.75

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