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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.92, 8,256.72 and 3,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.92, 8,256.72 and 3,044.08 is: 4,563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.92 : 8,256.72 = 3,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.92/8,256.72 = 3,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.92x = 8,256.72 × 3,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.92x = 25,134,116.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,134,116.22/5,507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.27

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