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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.89, 8,292.11 and 5,005.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.89, 8,292.11 and 5,005.01 is: 7,505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.89 : 8,292.11 = 5,005.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.89/8,292.11 = 5,005.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.89x = 8,292.11 × 5,005.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.89x = 41,502,089.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,502,089.18/5,529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,505.04

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