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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.71, 8,042.27 and 3,022.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.71, 8,042.27 and 3,022.32 is: 4,535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.71 : 8,042.27 = 3,022.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.71/8,042.27 = 3,022.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.71x = 8,042.27 × 3,022.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.71x = 24,306,298.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,306,298.35/5,359.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.00

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