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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.44, 8,012.16 and 3,028.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.44, 8,012.16 and 3,028.16 is: 4,542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.44 : 8,012.16 = 3,028.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.44/8,012.16 = 3,028.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.44x = 8,012.16 × 3,028.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.44x = 24,262,102.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,262,102.43/5,341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.24

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