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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,629.34, 8,441.36 and 3,290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,629.34, 8,441.36 and 3,290.03 is: 4,933.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,629.34 : 8,441.36 = 3,290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,629.34/8,441.36 = 3,290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,629.34x = 8,441.36 × 3,290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,629.34x = 27,772,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,772,285.43/5,629.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.49

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