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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.48, 7,968.06 and 3,018.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.48, 7,968.06 and 3,018.60 is: 4,516.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.48 : 7,968.06 = 3,018.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.48/7,968.06 = 3,018.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.48x = 7,968.06 × 3,018.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.48x = 24,052,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,052,385.92/5,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.47

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