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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.91, 8,196.96 and 3,382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.91, 8,196.96 and 3,382.74 is: 5,072.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.91 : 8,196.96 = 3,382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.91/8,196.96 = 3,382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.91x = 8,196.96 × 3,382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.91x = 27,728,184.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,728,184.47/5,465.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.93

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