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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,517.69, 8,271.35 and 3,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,517.69, 8,271.35 and 3,297.14 is: 4,942.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,517.69 : 8,271.35 = 3,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,517.69/8,271.35 = 3,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,517.69x = 8,271.35 × 3,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,517.69x = 27,271,784.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,271,784.48/5,517.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.61

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