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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,518.60, 8,277.90 and 3,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,518.60, 8,277.90 and 3,331.60 is: 4,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,518.60 : 8,277.90 = 3,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,518.60/8,277.90 = 3,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,518.60x = 8,277.90 × 3,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,518.60x = 27,578,651.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,578,651.64/5,518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.40

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