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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,499.63, 8,239.86 and 4,581.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,499.63, 8,239.86 and 4,581.09 is: 6,863.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,499.63 : 8,239.86 = 4,581.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,499.63/8,239.86 = 4,581.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,499.63x = 8,239.86 × 4,581.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,499.63x = 37,747,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,747,540.25/5,499.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,863.65

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