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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.55, 8,445.83 and 5,288.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.55, 8,445.83 and 5,288.02 is: 7,932.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.55 : 8,445.83 = 5,288.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.55/8,445.83 = 5,288.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.55x = 8,445.83 × 5,288.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.55x = 44,661,717.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,661,717.96/5,630.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,932.03

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