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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.62, 8,175.45 and 5,530.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.62, 8,175.45 and 5,530.18 is: 7,627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.62 : 8,175.45 = 5,530.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.62/8,175.45 = 5,530.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.62x = 8,175.45 × 5,530.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.62x = 45,211,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,211,710.08/5,927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,627.30

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