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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.33, 8,279.05 and 4,279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.33, 8,279.05 and 4,279.06 is: 6,410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.33 : 8,279.05 = 4,279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.33/8,279.05 = 4,279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.33x = 8,279.05 × 4,279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.33x = 35,426,551.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,426,551.69/5,526.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,410.50

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