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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,342.52, 8,011.05 and 3,122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,342.52, 8,011.05 and 3,122.12 is: 4,681.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,342.52 : 8,011.05 = 3,122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,342.52/8,011.05 = 3,122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,342.52x = 8,011.05 × 3,122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,342.52x = 25,011,419.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,011,419.37/5,342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.58

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