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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,560.72, 8,354.36 and 3,253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,560.72, 8,354.36 and 3,253.84 is: 4,888.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,560.72 : 8,354.36 = 3,253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,560.72/8,354.36 = 3,253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,560.72x = 8,354.36 × 3,253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,560.72x = 27,183,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,183,750.74/5,560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.53

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