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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,800.56, 7,991.64 and 5,524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,800.56, 7,991.64 and 5,524.08 is: 7,610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,800.56 : 7,991.64 = 5,524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,800.56/7,991.64 = 5,524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,800.56x = 7,991.64 × 5,524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,800.56x = 44,146,458.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,146,458.69/5,800.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.72

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