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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.14, 8,274.95 and 3,329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.14, 8,274.95 and 3,329.02 is: 4,985.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.14 : 8,274.95 = 3,329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.14/8,274.95 = 3,329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.14x = 8,274.95 × 3,329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.14x = 27,547,457.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,547,457.40/5,525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.84

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