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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.84, 8,277.54 and 5,195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.84, 8,277.54 and 5,195.98 is: 7,784.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.84 : 8,277.54 = 5,195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.84/8,277.54 = 5,195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.84x = 8,277.54 × 5,195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.84x = 43,009,932.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,009,932.29/5,524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,784.83

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