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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.61, 8,043.92 and 3,049.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.61, 8,043.92 and 3,049.25 is: 4,573.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.61 : 8,043.92 = 3,049.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.61/8,043.92 = 3,049.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.61x = 8,043.92 × 3,049.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.61x = 24,527,907.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,527,907.81/5,362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.88

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