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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.23, 8,022.93 and 3,268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.23, 8,022.93 and 3,268.84 is: 4,902.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.23 : 8,022.93 = 3,268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.23/8,022.93 = 3,268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.23x = 8,022.93 × 3,268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.23x = 26,225,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,225,674.50/5,349.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.70

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