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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.15, 5,333.94 and 3,210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.15, 5,333.94 and 3,210.09 is: 4,816.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.15 : 5,333.94 = 3,210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.15/5,333.94 = 3,210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.15x = 5,333.94 × 3,210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.15x = 17,122,427.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,122,427.45/3,555.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,816.23

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