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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.88, 8,252.32 and 5,058.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.88, 8,252.32 and 5,058.68 is: 7,571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.88 : 8,252.32 = 5,058.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.88/8,252.32 = 5,058.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.88x = 8,252.32 × 5,058.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.88x = 41,745,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,745,846.14/5,513.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,571.05

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