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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,331.68, 8,006.16 and 3,292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,331.68, 8,006.16 and 3,292.64 is: 4,944.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,331.68 : 8,006.16 = 3,292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,331.68/8,006.16 = 3,292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,331.68x = 8,006.16 × 3,292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,331.68x = 26,361,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,361,402.66/5,331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.30

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