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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.63, 8,350.97 and 5,510.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.63, 8,350.97 and 5,510.07 is: 8,258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.63 : 8,350.97 = 5,510.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.63/8,350.97 = 5,510.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.63x = 8,350.97 × 5,510.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.63x = 46,014,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,014,401.72/5,571.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,258.70

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