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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.28, 8,040.66 and 3,022.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.28, 8,040.66 and 3,022.30 is: 4,532.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.28 : 8,040.66 = 3,022.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.28/8,040.66 = 3,022.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.28x = 8,040.66 × 3,022.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.28x = 24,301,286.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,301,286.72/5,361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.74

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