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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.87, 8,045.46 and 3,027.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.87, 8,045.46 and 3,027.38 is: 4,534.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.87 : 8,045.46 = 3,027.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.87/8,045.46 = 3,027.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.87x = 8,045.46 × 3,027.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.87x = 24,356,624.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356,624.47/5,370.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.95

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