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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.40, 8,016.56 and 3,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.40, 8,016.56 and 3,004.40 is: 4,506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.40 : 8,016.56 = 3,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.40/8,016.56 = 3,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.40x = 8,016.56 × 3,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.40x = 24,084,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,084,952.86/5,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.58

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