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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,488.32, 8,235.72 and 3,297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,488.32, 8,235.72 and 3,297.27 is: 4,947.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,488.32 : 8,235.72 = 3,297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,488.32/8,235.72 = 3,297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,488.32x = 8,235.72 × 3,297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,488.32x = 27,155,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,155,392.48/5,488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.85

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