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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.99, 8,269.20 and 5,041.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.99, 8,269.20 and 5,041.38 is: 7,541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.99 : 8,269.20 = 5,041.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.99/8,269.20 = 5,041.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.99x = 8,269.20 × 5,041.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.99x = 41,688,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,688,179.50/5,527.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.29

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