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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.62, 8,046.98 and 3,024.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.62, 8,046.98 and 3,024.46 is: 4,530.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.62 : 8,046.98 = 3,024.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.62/8,046.98 = 3,024.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.62x = 8,046.98 × 3,024.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.62x = 24,337,769.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,337,769.13/5,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.81

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