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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.96, 8,066.01 and 3,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.96, 8,066.01 and 3,034.60 is: 4,555.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.96 : 8,066.01 = 3,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.96/8,066.01 = 3,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.96x = 8,066.01 × 3,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.96x = 24,477,137.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,477,137.76/5,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.62

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