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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.08, 8,275.02 and 4,740.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.08, 8,275.02 and 4,740.76 is: 7,096.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.08 : 8,275.02 = 4,740.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.08/8,275.02 = 4,740.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.08x = 8,275.02 × 4,740.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.08x = 39,229,883.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,229,883.82/5,528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,096.48

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