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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.70, 8,033.85 and 3,289.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.70, 8,033.85 and 3,289.26 is: 4,921.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.70 : 8,033.85 = 3,289.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.70/8,033.85 = 3,289.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.70x = 8,033.85 × 3,289.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.70x = 26,425,421.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,425,421.45/5,369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.21

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