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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.44, 8,016.30 and 3,002.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.44, 8,016.30 and 3,002.45 is: 4,506.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.44 : 8,016.30 = 3,002.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.44/8,016.30 = 3,002.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.44x = 8,016.30 × 3,002.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.44x = 24,068,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,068,499.85/5,340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.84

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