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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,490.53, 8,223.50 and 3,294.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,490.53, 8,223.50 and 3,294.73 is: 4,934.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,490.53 : 8,223.50 = 3,294.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,490.53/8,223.50 = 3,294.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,490.53x = 8,223.50 × 3,294.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,490.53x = 27,094,175.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,094,175.15/5,490.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,934.71

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