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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.80, 8,063.16 and 3,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.80, 8,063.16 and 3,034.28 is: 4,550.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.80 : 8,063.16 = 3,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.80/8,063.16 = 3,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.80x = 8,063.16 × 3,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.80x = 24,465,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,465,885.12/5,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.27

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