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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,458.94, 8,188.34 and 3,268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,458.94, 8,188.34 and 3,268.28 is: 4,902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,458.94 : 8,188.34 = 3,268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,458.94/8,188.34 = 3,268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,458.94x = 8,188.34 × 3,268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,458.94x = 26,761,787.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,761,787.86/5,458.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.38

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