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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.08, 8,295.33 and 5,425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.08, 8,295.33 and 5,425.32 is: 8,178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.08 : 8,295.33 = 5,425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.08/8,295.33 = 5,425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.08x = 8,295.33 × 5,425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.08x = 45,004,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,004,819.76/5,503.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,178.11

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