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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,456.94, 8,185.35 and 3,266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,456.94, 8,185.35 and 3,266.28 is: 4,899.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,456.94 : 8,185.35 = 3,266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,456.94/8,185.35 = 3,266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,456.94x = 8,185.35 × 3,266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,456.94x = 26,735,645.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,735,645.00/5,456.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.38

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