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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.60, 8,198.97 and 3,274.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.60, 8,198.97 and 3,274.90 is: 4,913.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.60 : 8,198.97 = 3,274.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.60/8,198.97 = 3,274.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.60x = 8,198.97 × 3,274.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.60x = 26,850,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,850,806.85/5,464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.59

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