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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.03, 8,282.40 and 4,707.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.03, 8,282.40 and 4,707.55 is: 7,058.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.03 : 8,282.40 = 4,707.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.03/8,282.40 = 4,707.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.03x = 8,282.40 × 4,707.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.03x = 38,989,812.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,989,812.12/5,524.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.22

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