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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.84, 8,298.36 and 5,084.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.84, 8,298.36 and 5,084.88 is: 7,630.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.84 : 8,298.36 = 5,084.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.84/8,298.36 = 5,084.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.84x = 8,298.36 × 5,084.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.84x = 42,196,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,196,164.80/5,529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,630.63

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