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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.98, 8,009.55 and 3,149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.98, 8,009.55 and 3,149.06 is: 4,717.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.98 : 8,009.55 = 3,149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.98/8,009.55 = 3,149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.98x = 8,009.55 × 3,149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.98x = 25,222,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,222,553.52/5,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,717.16

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