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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,583.21, 8,363.87 and 3,238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,583.21, 8,363.87 and 3,238.29 is: 4,851.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,583.21 : 8,363.87 = 3,238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,583.21/8,363.87 = 3,238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,583.21x = 8,363.87 × 3,238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,583.21x = 27,084,603.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,084,603.53/5,583.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,851.08

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