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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.03, 8,010.83 and 3,262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.03, 8,010.83 and 3,262.91 is: 4,889.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.03 : 8,010.83 = 3,262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.03/8,010.83 = 3,262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.03x = 8,010.83 × 3,262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.03x = 26,138,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,138,560.95/5,346.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,889.34

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