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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.15, 8,289.72 and 5,005.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.15, 8,289.72 and 5,005.21 is: 7,510.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.15 : 8,289.72 = 5,005.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.15/8,289.72 = 5,005.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.15x = 8,289.72 × 5,005.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.15x = 41,491,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,491,789.44/5,524.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.98

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