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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,562.36, 8,302.95 and 5,151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,562.36, 8,302.95 and 5,151.24 is: 7,689.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,562.36 : 8,302.95 = 5,151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,562.36/8,302.95 = 5,151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,562.36x = 8,302.95 × 5,151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,562.36x = 42,770,488.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,770,488.16/5,562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,689.27

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