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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.37, 8,045.10 and 3,023.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.37, 8,045.10 and 3,023.21 is: 4,528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.37 : 8,045.10 = 3,023.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.37/8,045.10 = 3,023.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.37x = 8,045.10 × 3,023.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.37x = 24,322,026.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,322,026.77/5,370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.93

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