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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.54, 8,285.55 and 3,325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.54, 8,285.55 and 3,325.50 is: 4,988.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.54 : 8,285.55 = 3,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.54/8,285.55 = 3,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.54x = 8,285.55 × 3,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.54x = 27,553,596.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,553,596.53/5,523.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.39

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