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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,339.61, 8,005.07 and 3,283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,339.61, 8,005.07 and 3,283.29 is: 4,922.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,339.61 : 8,005.07 = 3,283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,339.61/8,005.07 = 3,283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,339.61x = 8,005.07 × 3,283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,339.61x = 26,282,949.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,282,949.86/5,339.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,922.26

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