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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,515.54, 8,228.57 and 5,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,515.54, 8,228.57 and 5,063.96 is: 7,554.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,515.54 : 8,228.57 = 5,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,515.54/8,228.57 = 5,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,515.54x = 8,228.57 × 5,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,515.54x = 41,669,149.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,669,149.34/5,515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.86

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