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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,550.03, 8,299.75 and 4,145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,550.03, 8,299.75 and 4,145.41 is: 6,199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,550.03 : 8,299.75 = 4,145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,550.03/8,299.75 = 4,145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,550.03x = 8,299.75 × 4,145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,550.03x = 34,405,866.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,405,866.65/5,550.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,199.22

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