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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,378.22, 8,052.82 and 3,034.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,378.22, 8,052.82 and 3,034.73 is: 4,543.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,378.22 : 8,052.82 = 3,034.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,378.22/8,052.82 = 3,034.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,378.22x = 8,052.82 × 3,034.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,378.22x = 24,438,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,438,146.98/5,378.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.91

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