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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.66, 8,017.33 and 3,008.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.66, 8,017.33 and 3,008.51 is: 4,508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.66 : 8,017.33 = 3,008.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.66/8,017.33 = 3,008.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.66x = 8,017.33 × 3,008.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.66x = 24,120,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,120,205.58/5,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.73

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