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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,342.13, 8,018.83 and 3,004.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,342.13, 8,018.83 and 3,004.13 is: 4,509.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,342.13 : 8,018.83 = 3,004.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,342.13/8,018.83 = 3,004.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,342.13x = 8,018.83 × 3,004.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,342.13x = 24,089,631.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,089,631.57/5,342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.37

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