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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.97, 7,296.82 and 3,398.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.97, 7,296.82 and 3,398.83 is: 4,693.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.97 : 7,296.82 = 3,398.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.97/7,296.82 = 3,398.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.97x = 7,296.82 × 3,398.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.97x = 24,800,631.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,800,631.02/5,283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.56

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