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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,499.63, 8,253.45 and 4,417.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,499.63, 8,253.45 and 4,417.02 is: 6,628.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,499.63 : 8,253.45 = 4,417.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,499.63/8,253.45 = 4,417.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,499.63x = 8,253.45 × 4,417.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,499.63x = 36,455,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,455,653.72/5,499.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,628.75

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