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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,508.54, 8,218.13 and 5,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,508.54, 8,218.13 and 5,056.96 is: 7,544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,508.54 : 8,218.13 = 5,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,508.54/8,218.13 = 5,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,508.54x = 8,218.13 × 5,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,508.54x = 41,558,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,558,754.68/5,508.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.42

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