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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.86, 8,236.08 and 4,395.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.86, 8,236.08 and 4,395.06 is: 6,566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.86 : 8,236.08 = 4,395.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.86/8,236.08 = 4,395.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.86x = 8,236.08 × 4,395.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.86x = 36,198,065.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,198,065.76/5,512.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,566.11

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