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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,429.31, 8,123.40 and 3,284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,429.31, 8,123.40 and 3,284.22 is: 4,913.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,429.31 : 8,123.40 = 3,284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,429.31/8,123.40 = 3,284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,429.31x = 8,123.40 × 3,284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,429.31x = 26,679,032.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,679,032.75/5,429.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.89

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