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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.97, 8,250.97 and 4,525.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.97, 8,250.97 and 4,525.73 is: 6,773.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.97 : 8,250.97 = 4,525.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.97/8,250.97 = 4,525.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.97x = 8,250.97 × 4,525.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.97x = 37,341,609.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,341,609.89/5,512.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.42

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