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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.55, 8,264.84 and 3,285.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.55, 8,264.84 and 3,285.71 is: 4,935.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.55 : 8,264.84 = 3,285.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.55/8,264.84 = 3,285.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.55x = 8,264.84 × 3,285.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.55x = 27,155,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,155,867.44/5,502.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,935.14

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