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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.13, 8,014.91 and 3,268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.13, 8,014.91 and 3,268.86 is: 4,898.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.13 : 8,014.91 = 3,268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.13/8,014.91 = 3,268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.13x = 8,014.91 × 3,268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.13x = 26,199,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,199,602.36/5,348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.83

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