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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.56, 8,009.76 and 3,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.56, 8,009.76 and 3,269.44 is: 4,896.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.56 : 8,009.76 = 3,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.56/8,009.76 = 3,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.56x = 8,009.76 × 3,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.56x = 26,187,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,187,429.73/5,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.16

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