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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.70, 8,083.35 and 3,207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.70, 8,083.35 and 3,207.30 is: 4,801.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.70 : 8,083.35 = 3,207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.70/8,083.35 = 3,207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.70x = 8,083.35 × 3,207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.70x = 25,925,728.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,925,728.46/5,399.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.33

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