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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.92, 8,015.49 and 3,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.92, 8,015.49 and 3,009 is: 4,509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.92 : 8,015.49 = 3,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.92/8,015.49 = 3,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.92x = 8,015.49 × 3,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.92x = 24,118,609.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,118,609.41/5,347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.90

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