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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.36, 8,416.71 and 5,055.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.36, 8,416.71 and 5,055.75 is: 7,588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.36 : 8,416.71 = 5,055.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.36/8,416.71 = 5,055.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.36x = 8,416.71 × 5,055.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.36x = 42,552,781.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,552,781.58/5,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,588.74

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