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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.07, 8,272.41 and 4,996.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.07, 8,272.41 and 4,996.54 is: 7,481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.07 : 8,272.41 = 4,996.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.07/8,272.41 = 4,996.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.07x = 8,272.41 × 4,996.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.07x = 41,333,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,333,427.46/5,525.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.07

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