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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.32, 8,263.35 and 4,131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.32, 8,263.35 and 4,131.63 is: 6,193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.32 : 8,263.35 = 4,131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.32/8,263.35 = 4,131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.32x = 8,263.35 × 4,131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.32x = 34,141,104.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,141,104.76/5,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,193.60

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