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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.30, 8,005.05 and 3,147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.30, 8,005.05 and 3,147.90 is: 4,718.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.30 : 8,005.05 = 3,147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.30/8,005.05 = 3,147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.30x = 8,005.05 × 3,147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.30x = 25,199,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,199,096.90/5,340.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.67

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