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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.94, 8,021.04 and 3,012.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.94, 8,021.04 and 3,012.08 is: 4,515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.94 : 8,021.04 = 3,012.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.94/8,021.04 = 3,012.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.94x = 8,021.04 × 3,012.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.94x = 24,160,014.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,160,014.16/5,350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.10

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