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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,558.19, 8,301.79 and 5,030.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,558.19, 8,301.79 and 5,030.29 is: 7,513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,558.19 : 8,301.79 = 5,030.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,558.19/8,301.79 = 5,030.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,558.19x = 8,301.79 × 5,030.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,558.19x = 41,760,398.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,760,398.64/5,558.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.31

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