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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,516.67, 8,276.22 and 3,055.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,516.67, 8,276.22 and 3,055.08 is: 4,583.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,516.67 : 8,276.22 = 3,055.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,516.67/8,276.22 = 3,055.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,516.67x = 8,276.22 × 3,055.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,516.67x = 25,284,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,284,514.20/5,516.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.29

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