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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.39, 8,275.32 and 3,329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.39, 8,275.32 and 3,329.27 is: 4,986.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.39 : 8,275.32 = 3,329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.39/8,275.32 = 3,329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.39x = 8,275.32 × 3,329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.39x = 27,550,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,550,774.62/5,525.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.21

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