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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.28, 8,024.16 and 3,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.28, 8,024.16 and 3,011.28 is: 4,516.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.28 : 8,024.16 = 3,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.28/8,024.16 = 3,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.28x = 8,024.16 × 3,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.28x = 24,162,992.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,162,992.52/5,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.21

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