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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.47, 8,403.96 and 3,265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.47, 8,403.96 and 3,265.29 is: 4,896.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.47 : 8,403.96 = 3,265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.47/8,403.96 = 3,265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.47x = 8,403.96 × 3,265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.47x = 27,441,366.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,441,366.55/5,604.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.34

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