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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.53, 6,949.56 and 3,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.53, 6,949.56 and 3,270.16 is: 4,514.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.53 : 6,949.56 = 3,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.53/6,949.56 = 3,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.53x = 6,949.56 × 3,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.53x = 22,726,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,726,173.13/5,033.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.96

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