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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,481.80, 8,225.82 and 3,295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,481.80, 8,225.82 and 3,295.88 is: 4,945.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,481.80 : 8,225.82 = 3,295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,481.80/8,225.82 = 3,295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,481.80x = 8,225.82 × 3,295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,481.80x = 27,111,315.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,111,315.62/5,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.70

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