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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.28, 8,021.16 and 3,009.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.28, 8,021.16 and 3,009.27 is: 4,513.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.28 : 8,021.16 = 3,009.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.28/8,021.16 = 3,009.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.28x = 8,021.16 × 3,009.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.28x = 24,137,836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,137,836.15/5,348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.20

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