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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.96, 8,007.74 and 3,260.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.96, 8,007.74 and 3,260.84 is: 4,886.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.96 : 8,007.74 = 3,260.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.96/8,007.74 = 3,260.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.96x = 8,007.74 × 3,260.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.96x = 26,111,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,111,950.66/5,343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.26

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