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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.40, 8,016.98 and 3,268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.40, 8,016.98 and 3,268.38 is: 4,900.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.40 : 8,016.98 = 3,268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.40/8,016.98 = 3,268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.40x = 8,016.98 × 3,268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.40x = 26,202,537.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,202,537.09/5,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.05

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