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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.80, 8,009.40 and 3,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.80, 8,009.40 and 3,035.60 is: 4,547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.80 : 8,009.40 = 3,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.80/8,009.40 = 3,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.80x = 8,009.40 × 3,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.80x = 24,313,334.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,313,334.64/5,346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.27

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