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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.62, 8,246.63 and 4,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.62, 8,246.63 and 4,034.90 is: 6,046.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.62 : 8,246.63 = 4,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.62/8,246.63 = 4,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.62x = 8,246.63 × 4,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.62x = 33,274,265.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,274,265.98/5,502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.99

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