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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,509.23, 8,270.01 and 3,663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,509.23, 8,270.01 and 3,663.96 is: 5,500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,509.23 : 8,270.01 = 3,663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,509.23/8,270.01 = 3,663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,509.23x = 8,270.01 × 3,663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,509.23x = 30,300,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,300,985.84/5,509.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,500.04

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