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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.08, 5,360.30 and 3,327.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.08, 5,360.30 and 3,327.23 is: 4,966.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.08 : 5,360.30 = 3,327.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.08/5,360.30 = 3,327.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.08x = 5,360.30 × 3,327.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.08x = 17,834,950.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,834,950.97/3,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.46

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