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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.70, 8,276.40 and 4,910.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.70, 8,276.40 and 4,910.10 is: 7,354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.70 : 8,276.40 = 4,910.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.70/8,276.40 = 4,910.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.70x = 8,276.40 × 4,910.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.70x = 40,637,951.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,637,951.64/5,525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.35

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