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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.73, 8,327.98 and 3,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.73, 8,327.98 and 3,362.96 is: 5,041.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.73 : 8,327.98 = 3,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.73/8,327.98 = 3,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.73x = 8,327.98 × 3,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.73x = 28,006,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,006,663.62/5,554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.95

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