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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,415.88, 8,117.34 and 3,332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,415.88, 8,117.34 and 3,332.56 is: 4,994.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,415.88 : 8,117.34 = 3,332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,415.88/8,117.34 = 3,332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,415.88x = 8,117.34 × 3,332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,415.88x = 27,051,522.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,051,522.59/5,415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.85

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