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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.70, 8,241.57 and 3,308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.70, 8,241.57 and 3,308.46 is: 4,958.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.70 : 8,241.57 = 3,308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.70/8,241.57 = 3,308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.70x = 8,241.57 × 3,308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.70x = 27,266,904.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,266,904.68/5,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.79

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