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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,543.32, 5,317.14 and 3,327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,543.32, 5,317.14 and 3,327.32 is: 4,993.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,543.32 : 5,317.14 = 3,327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,543.32/5,317.14 = 3,327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,543.32x = 5,317.14 × 3,327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,543.32x = 17,691,826.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,691,826.26/3,543.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.01

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