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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,518.37, 8,256.89 and 3,289.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,518.37, 8,256.89 and 3,289.05 is: 4,921.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,518.37 : 8,256.89 = 3,289.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,518.37/8,256.89 = 3,289.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,518.37x = 8,256.89 × 3,289.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,518.37x = 27,157,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,157,324.05/5,518.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.26

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