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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.03, 8,265.96 and 3,052.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.03, 8,265.96 and 3,052.11 is: 4,570.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.03 : 8,265.96 = 3,052.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.03/8,265.96 = 3,052.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.03x = 8,265.96 × 3,052.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.03x = 25,228,619.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,228,619.18/5,520.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.38

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