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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.98, 8,282.96 and 5,526.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.98, 8,282.96 and 5,526.22 is: 7,617.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.98 : 8,282.96 = 5,526.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.98/8,282.96 = 5,526.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.98x = 8,282.96 × 5,526.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.98x = 45,773,459.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,773,459.21/6,008.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,617.51

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