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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.02, 8,009.93 and 3,134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.02, 8,009.93 and 3,134.19 is: 4,701.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.02 : 8,009.93 = 3,134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.02/8,009.93 = 3,134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.02x = 8,009.93 × 3,134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.02x = 25,104,642.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,104,642.51/5,340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.23

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