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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.66, 8,247.46 and 5,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.66, 8,247.46 and 5,055.44 is: 7,566.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.66 : 8,247.46 = 5,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.66/8,247.46 = 5,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.66x = 8,247.46 × 5,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.66x = 41,694,539.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,694,539.18/5,510.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,566.16

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