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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.22, 8,198.06 and 3,269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.22, 8,198.06 and 3,269.11 is: 4,903.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.22 : 8,198.06 = 3,269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.22/8,198.06 = 3,269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.22x = 8,198.06 × 3,269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.22x = 26,800,356.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,800,356.85/5,465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.80

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