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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,555.36, 8,329.80 and 3,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,555.36, 8,329.80 and 3,242 is: 4,861.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,555.36 : 8,329.80 = 3,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,555.36/8,329.80 = 3,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,555.36x = 8,329.80 × 3,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,555.36x = 27,005,211.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,005,211.60/5,555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.11

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