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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.46, 8,072.76 and 3,039.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.46, 8,072.76 and 3,039.11 is: 4,562.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.46 : 8,072.76 = 3,039.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.46/8,072.76 = 3,039.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.46x = 8,072.76 × 3,039.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.46x = 24,533,965.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,533,965.28/5,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.37

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