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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,519.75, 8,266.86 and 5,027.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,519.75, 8,266.86 and 5,027.67 is: 7,529.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,519.75 : 8,266.86 = 5,027.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,519.75/8,266.86 = 5,027.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,519.75x = 8,266.86 × 5,027.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,519.75x = 41,563,044.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,563,044.02/5,519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.88

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