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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,539.94, 8,263.22 and 4,708.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,539.94, 8,263.22 and 4,708.88 is: 7,023.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,539.94 : 8,263.22 = 4,708.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,539.94/8,263.22 = 4,708.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,539.94x = 8,263.22 × 4,708.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,539.94x = 38,910,524.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,910,524.00/5,539.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.63

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