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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.06, 8,046.09 and 3,414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.06, 8,046.09 and 3,414.30 is: 5,121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.06 : 8,046.09 = 3,414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.06/8,046.09 = 3,414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.06x = 8,046.09 × 3,414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.06x = 27,471,765.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,471,765.09/5,364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.45

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