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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.46, 8,242.68 and 3,309.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.46, 8,242.68 and 3,309.97 is: 4,958.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.46 : 8,242.68 = 3,309.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.46/8,242.68 = 3,309.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.46x = 8,242.68 × 3,309.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.46x = 27,283,023.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,283,023.52/5,502.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.33

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