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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.42, 8,210.52 and 4,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.42, 8,210.52 and 4,285.52 is: 6,416.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.42 : 8,210.52 = 4,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.42/8,210.52 = 4,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.42x = 8,210.52 × 4,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.42x = 35,186,347.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,186,347.67/5,483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.86

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