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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.92, 8,193.96 and 3,263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.92, 8,193.96 and 3,263.49 is: 4,903.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.92 : 8,193.96 = 3,263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.92/8,193.96 = 3,263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.92x = 8,193.96 × 3,263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.92x = 26,740,906.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,740,906.52/5,452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.96

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