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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.78, 8,253.06 and 3,313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.78, 8,253.06 and 3,313.01 is: 4,967.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.78 : 8,253.06 = 3,313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.78/8,253.06 = 3,313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.78x = 8,253.06 × 3,313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.78x = 27,342,470.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,342,470.31/5,504.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,967.04

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