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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,479.39, 8,210.94 and 3,285.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,479.39, 8,210.94 and 3,285.55 is: 4,923.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,479.39 : 8,210.94 = 3,285.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,479.39/8,210.94 = 3,285.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,479.39x = 8,210.94 × 3,285.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,479.39x = 26,977,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,977,453.92/5,479.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.44

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