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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.38, 8,055.60 and 3,030.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.38, 8,055.60 and 3,030.21 is: 4,539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.38 : 8,055.60 = 3,030.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.38/8,055.60 = 3,030.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.38x = 8,055.60 × 3,030.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.38x = 24,410,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,410,159.68/5,377.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.42

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