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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.56, 8,029.41 and 3,014.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.56, 8,029.41 and 3,014.47 is: 4,520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.56 : 8,029.41 = 3,014.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.56/8,029.41 = 3,014.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.56x = 8,029.41 × 3,014.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.56x = 24,204,415.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,204,415.56/5,354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.34

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