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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,521.16, 8,263.22 and 5,065.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,521.16, 8,263.22 and 5,065.94 is: 7,581.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,521.16 : 8,263.22 = 5,065.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,521.16/8,263.22 = 5,065.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,521.16x = 8,263.22 × 5,065.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,521.16x = 41,860,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,860,972.06/5,521.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,581.91

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