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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.58, 8,259.49 and 4,404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.58, 8,259.49 and 4,404.36 is: 6,600.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.58 : 8,259.49 = 4,404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.58/8,259.49 = 4,404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.58x = 8,259.49 × 4,404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.58x = 36,377,792.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,377,792.84/5,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,600.25

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