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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.08, 8,023.80 and 3,015.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.08, 8,023.80 and 3,015.22 is: 4,518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.08 : 8,023.80 = 3,015.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.08/8,023.80 = 3,015.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.08x = 8,023.80 × 3,015.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.08x = 24,193,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,193,522.24/5,354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.71

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