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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.76, 8,021.52 and 3,302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.76, 8,021.52 and 3,302.72 is: 4,959.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.76 : 8,021.52 = 3,302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.76/8,021.52 = 3,302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.76x = 8,021.52 × 3,302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.76x = 26,492,834.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,492,834.53/5,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.57

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