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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,450.40, 8,175.96 and 3,273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,450.40, 8,175.96 and 3,273.12 is: 4,909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,450.40 : 8,175.96 = 3,273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,450.40/8,175.96 = 3,273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,450.40x = 8,175.96 × 3,273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,450.40x = 26,760,898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,760,898.20/5,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.90

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