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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,499.16, 8,254.14 and 4,034.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,499.16, 8,254.14 and 4,034.14 is: 6,055.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,499.16 : 8,254.14 = 4,034.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,499.16/8,254.14 = 4,034.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,499.16x = 8,254.14 × 4,034.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,499.16x = 33,298,356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,298,356.34/5,499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.17

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