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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.63, 8,268.08 and 4,392.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.63, 8,268.08 and 4,392.23 is: 6,590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.63 : 8,268.08 = 4,392.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.63/8,268.08 = 4,392.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.63x = 8,268.08 × 4,392.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.63x = 36,315,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,315,245.72/5,510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.03

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