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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.90, 8,245.05 and 3,306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.90, 8,245.05 and 3,306.14 is: 4,952.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.90 : 8,245.05 = 3,306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.90/8,245.05 = 3,306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.90x = 8,245.05 × 3,306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.90x = 27,259,289.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,259,289.61/5,503.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.72

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