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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,450.76, 8,165.82 and 3,222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,450.76, 8,165.82 and 3,222.93 is: 4,828.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,450.76 : 8,165.82 = 3,222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,450.76/8,165.82 = 3,222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,450.76x = 8,165.82 × 3,222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,450.76x = 26,317,866.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,317,866.25/5,450.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.29

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