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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.06, 8,115.04 and 3,332.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.06, 8,115.04 and 3,332.98 is: 4,996.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.06 : 8,115.04 = 3,332.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.06/8,115.04 = 3,332.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.06x = 8,115.04 × 3,332.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.06x = 27,047,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,047,266.02/5,413.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.67

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