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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.86, 8,263.62 and 4,116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.86, 8,263.62 and 4,116.42 is: 6,170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.86 : 8,263.62 = 4,116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.86/8,263.62 = 4,116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.86x = 8,263.62 × 4,116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.86x = 34,016,530.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,016,530.64/5,512.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,170.40

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