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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.82, 6,964.80 and 3,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.82, 6,964.80 and 3,282 is: 4,526.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.82 : 6,964.80 = 3,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.82/6,964.80 = 3,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.82x = 6,964.80 × 3,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.82x = 22,858,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,858,473.60/5,049.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.59

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