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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.75, 8,297.33 and 5,060.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.75, 8,297.33 and 5,060.13 is: 7,569.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.75 : 8,297.33 = 5,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.75/8,297.33 = 5,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.75x = 8,297.33 × 5,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.75x = 41,985,543.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,985,543.15/5,546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,569.40

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