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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,508.03, 8,241.42 and 3,278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,508.03, 8,241.42 and 3,278.72 is: 4,905.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,508.03 : 8,241.42 = 3,278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,508.03/8,241.42 = 3,278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,508.03x = 8,241.42 × 3,278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,508.03x = 27,021,267.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,021,267.38/5,508.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.80

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