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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.39, 8,015.10 and 3,149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.39, 8,015.10 and 3,149.10 is: 4,723.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.39 : 8,015.10 = 3,149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.39/8,015.10 = 3,149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.39x = 8,015.10 × 3,149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.39x = 25,240,351.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,240,351.41/5,343.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.66

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