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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.60, 8,046.90 and 3,396.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.60, 8,046.90 and 3,396.30 is: 5,094.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.60 : 8,046.90 = 3,396.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.60/8,046.90 = 3,396.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.60x = 8,046.90 × 3,396.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.60x = 27,329,686.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,329,686.47/5,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,094.45

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