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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,345.51, 8,010.97 and 3,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,345.51, 8,010.97 and 3,266.24 is: 4,894.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,345.51 : 8,010.97 = 3,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,345.51/8,010.97 = 3,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,345.51x = 8,010.97 × 3,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,345.51x = 26,165,702.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,165,702.43/5,345.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,894.90

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