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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.48, 8,233.04 and 4,991.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.48, 8,233.04 and 4,991.44 is: 7,454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.48 : 8,233.04 = 4,991.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.48/8,233.04 = 4,991.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.48x = 8,233.04 × 4,991.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.48x = 41,094,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,094,725.18/5,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,454.85

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