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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.45, 8,059.22 and 3,034.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.45, 8,059.22 and 3,034.09 is: 4,552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.45 : 8,059.22 = 3,034.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.45/8,059.22 = 3,034.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.45x = 8,059.22 × 3,034.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.45x = 24,452,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,452,398.81/5,371.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.29

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