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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,380.76, 8,060.65 and 3,033.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,380.76, 8,060.65 and 3,033.59 is: 4,544.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,380.76 : 8,060.65 = 3,033.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,380.76/8,060.65 = 3,033.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,380.76x = 8,060.65 × 3,033.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,380.76x = 24,452,659.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,452,659.35/5,380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.46

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