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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.85, 8,399.97 and 3,263.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.85, 8,399.97 and 3,263.69 is: 4,886.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.85 : 8,399.97 = 3,263.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.85/8,399.97 = 3,263.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.85x = 8,399.97 × 3,263.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.85x = 27,414,919.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,414,919.09/5,610.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.06

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