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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.05, 8,257.29 and 5,033.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.05, 8,257.29 and 5,033.45 is: 7,529.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.05 : 8,257.29 = 5,033.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.05/8,257.29 = 5,033.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.05x = 8,257.29 × 5,033.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.05x = 41,562,615.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,562,615.06/5,520.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.39

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