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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.48, 10,522.51 and 5,555.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.48, 10,522.51 and 5,555.25 is: 8,313.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.48 : 10,522.51 = 5,555.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.48/10,522.51 = 5,555.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.48x = 10,522.51 × 5,555.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.48x = 58,455,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,455,159.79/7,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,313.36

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