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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.70, 8,095.05 and 3,204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.70, 8,095.05 and 3,204.30 is: 4,806.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.70 : 8,095.05 = 3,204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.70/8,095.05 = 3,204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.70x = 8,095.05 × 3,204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.70x = 25,938,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,938,968.72/5,396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.45

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