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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.80, 8,010.75 and 4,013.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.80, 8,010.75 and 4,013.30 is: 6,039.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.80 : 8,010.75 = 4,013.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.80/8,010.75 = 4,013.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.80x = 8,010.75 × 4,013.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.80x = 32,149,542.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,149,542.98/5,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.97

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