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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.92, 8,110.41 and 3,329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.92, 8,110.41 and 3,329.70 is: 4,992.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.92 : 8,110.41 = 3,329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.92/8,110.41 = 3,329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.92x = 8,110.41 × 3,329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.92x = 27,005,232.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,005,232.18/5,408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.72

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