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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.36, 8,413.92 and 3,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.36, 8,413.92 and 3,266.52 is: 4,904.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.36 : 8,413.92 = 3,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.36/8,413.92 = 3,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.36x = 8,413.92 × 3,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.36x = 27,484,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,484,237.96/5,604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,904.08

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