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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.40, 8,019.56 and 3,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.40, 8,019.56 and 3,006.40 is: 4,509.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.40 : 8,019.56 = 3,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.40/8,019.56 = 3,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.40x = 8,019.56 × 3,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.40x = 24,110,005.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,110,005.18/5,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.58

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