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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.01, 8,014.72 and 3,268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.01, 8,014.72 and 3,268.74 is: 4,898.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.01 : 8,014.72 = 3,268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.01/8,014.72 = 3,268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.01x = 8,014.72 × 3,268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.01x = 26,198,035.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,198,035.85/5,348.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.65

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