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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,481.55, 8,207.70 and 3,287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,481.55, 8,207.70 and 3,287.26 is: 4,922.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,481.55 : 8,207.70 = 3,287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,481.55/8,207.70 = 3,287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,481.55x = 8,207.70 × 3,287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,481.55x = 26,980,843.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,980,843.90/5,481.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,922.12

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