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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.22, 8,463.49 and 3,304.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.22, 8,463.49 and 3,304.93 is: 4,955.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.22 : 8,463.49 = 3,304.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.22/8,463.49 = 3,304.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.22x = 8,463.49 × 3,304.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.22x = 27,971,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,971,225.48/5,644.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.73

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