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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.76, 8,453.04 and 3,306.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.76, 8,453.04 and 3,306.21 is: 4,944.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.76 : 8,453.04 = 3,306.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.76/8,453.04 = 3,306.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.76x = 8,453.04 × 3,306.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.76x = 27,947,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,947,525.38/5,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.92

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