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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,583.74, 8,372.96 and 3,244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,583.74, 8,372.96 and 3,244.50 is: 4,865.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,583.74 : 8,372.96 = 3,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,583.74/8,372.96 = 3,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,583.74x = 8,372.96 × 3,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,583.74x = 27,166,068.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,166,068.72/5,583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.21

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