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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.56, 8,009.54 and 3,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.56, 8,009.54 and 3,005.70 is: 4,504.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.56 : 8,009.54 = 3,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.56/8,009.54 = 3,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.56x = 8,009.54 × 3,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.56x = 24,074,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,074,274.38/5,344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.44

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