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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.54, 8,227.08 and 5,062.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.54, 8,227.08 and 5,062.96 is: 7,553.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.54 : 8,227.08 = 5,062.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.54/8,227.08 = 5,062.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.54x = 8,227.08 × 5,062.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.54x = 41,653,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,653,376.96/5,514.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,553.37

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