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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.63, 8,012.66 and 3,267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.63, 8,012.66 and 3,267.36 is: 4,896.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.63 : 8,012.66 = 3,267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.63/8,012.66 = 3,267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.63x = 8,012.66 × 3,267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.63x = 26,180,228.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,180,228.44/5,346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.59

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