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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.84, 8,176.50 and 3,319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.84, 8,176.50 and 3,319.72 is: 4,966.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.84 : 8,176.50 = 3,319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.84/8,176.50 = 3,319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.84x = 8,176.50 × 3,319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.84x = 27,143,690.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,143,690.58/5,464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.97

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