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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.67, 8,205.05 and 3,275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.67, 8,205.05 and 3,275.55 is: 4,919.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.67 : 8,205.05 = 3,275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.67/8,205.05 = 3,275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.67x = 8,205.05 × 3,275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.67x = 26,876,035.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,876,035.15/5,462.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.94

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