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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,890.86, 8,068.28 and 5,550.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,890.86, 8,068.28 and 5,550.05 is: 7,601.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,890.86 : 8,068.28 = 5,550.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,890.86/8,068.28 = 5,550.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,890.86x = 8,068.28 × 5,550.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,890.86x = 44,779,349.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,779,349.83/5,890.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.50

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