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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.93, 8,251.74 and 3,285.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.93, 8,251.74 and 3,285.61 is: 4,916.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.93 : 8,251.74 = 3,285.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.93/8,251.74 = 3,285.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.93x = 8,251.74 × 3,285.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.93x = 27,111,978.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,111,978.83/5,514.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.11

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