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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.56, 8,006.76 and 3,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.56, 8,006.76 and 3,267.44 is: 4,893.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.56 : 8,006.76 = 3,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.56/8,006.76 = 3,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.56x = 8,006.76 × 3,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.56x = 26,161,607.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,161,607.89/5,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.17

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