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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.32, 8,020.22 and 3,126.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.32, 8,020.22 and 3,126.33 is: 4,686.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.32 : 8,020.22 = 3,126.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.32/8,020.22 = 3,126.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.32x = 8,020.22 × 3,126.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.32x = 25,073,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,073,838.76/5,350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.42

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