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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.67, 8,253.78 and 3,327.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.67, 8,253.78 and 3,327.67 is: 4,980.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.67 : 8,253.78 = 3,327.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.67/8,253.78 = 3,327.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.67x = 8,253.78 × 3,327.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.67x = 27,465,856.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,465,856.09/5,514.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,980.51

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