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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.57, 8,024.72 and 3,299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.57, 8,024.72 and 3,299.25 is: 4,943.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.57 : 8,024.72 = 3,299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.57/8,024.72 = 3,299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.57x = 8,024.72 × 3,299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.57x = 26,475,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,475,540.96/5,355.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.55

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