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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,546.04, 8,321.35 and 3,329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,546.04, 8,321.35 and 3,329.13 is: 4,995.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,546.04 : 8,321.35 = 3,329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,546.04/8,321.35 = 3,329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,546.04x = 8,321.35 × 3,329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,546.04x = 27,702,885.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,702,885.05/5,546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.08

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