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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.79, 8,268.83 and 3,430.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.79, 8,268.83 and 3,430.25 is: 5,147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.79 : 8,268.83 = 3,430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.79/8,268.83 = 3,430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.79x = 8,268.83 × 3,430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.79x = 28,364,154.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,364,154.11/5,510.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,147.02

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