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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.24, 8,088.82 and 3,298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.24, 8,088.82 and 3,298.44 is: 4,935.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.24 : 8,088.82 = 3,298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.24/8,088.82 = 3,298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.24x = 8,088.82 × 3,298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.24x = 26,680,486.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,680,486.67/5,406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,935.13

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