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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.07, 8,022.47 and 3,297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.07, 8,022.47 and 3,297.75 is: 4,941.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.07 : 8,022.47 = 3,297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.07/8,022.47 = 3,297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.07x = 8,022.47 × 3,297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.07x = 26,456,083.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,456,083.95/5,354.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.30

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