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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.49, 8,015.12 and 4,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.49, 8,015.12 and 4,179.04 is: 6,261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.49 : 8,015.12 = 4,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.49/8,015.12 = 4,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.49x = 8,015.12 × 4,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.49x = 33,495,466.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,495,466.15/5,349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.43

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