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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.36, 8,256.80 and 5,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.36, 8,256.80 and 5,055.72 is: 7,586.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.36 : 8,256.80 = 5,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.36/8,256.80 = 5,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.36x = 8,256.80 × 5,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.36x = 41,744,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,744,068.90/5,502.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,586.58

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