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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.91, 8,363.18 and 3,237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.91, 8,363.18 and 3,237.19 is: 4,855.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.91 : 8,363.18 = 3,237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.91/8,363.18 = 3,237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.91x = 8,363.18 × 3,237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.91x = 27,073,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,073,202.66/5,575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.39

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