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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.68, 8,272.96 and 5,072.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.68, 8,272.96 and 5,072.46 is: 7,591.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.68 : 8,272.96 = 5,072.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.68/8,272.96 = 5,072.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.68x = 8,272.96 × 5,072.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.68x = 41,964,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,964,258.68/5,527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,591.66

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