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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.26, 8,007.50 and 3,469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.26, 8,007.50 and 3,469.08 is: 5,200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.26 : 8,007.50 = 3,469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.26/8,007.50 = 3,469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.26x = 8,007.50 × 3,469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.26x = 27,778,600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,778,600.72/5,341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.76

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