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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.46, 8,034.39 and 3,017.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.46, 8,034.39 and 3,017.07 is: 4,527.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.46 : 8,034.39 = 3,017.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.46/8,034.39 = 3,017.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.46x = 8,034.39 × 3,017.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.46x = 24,240,317.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,240,317.04/5,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.13

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