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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,590.41, 8,391.68 and 3,252.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,590.41, 8,391.68 and 3,252.95 is: 4,882.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,590.41 : 8,391.68 = 3,252.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,590.41/8,391.68 = 3,252.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,590.41x = 8,391.68 × 3,252.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,590.41x = 27,297,715.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,297,715.46/5,590.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.95

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