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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.26, 8,230.61 and 4,029.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.26, 8,230.61 and 4,029.58 is: 6,022.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.26 : 8,230.61 = 4,029.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.26/8,230.61 = 4,029.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.26x = 8,230.61 × 4,029.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.26x = 33,165,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,165,901.44/5,507.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.21

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