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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.43, 8,244.99 and 3,281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.43, 8,244.99 and 3,281.11 is: 4,909.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.43 : 8,244.99 = 3,281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.43/8,244.99 = 3,281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.43x = 8,244.99 × 3,281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.43x = 27,052,698.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,052,698.53/5,510.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.36

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