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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,382.30, 8,059.05 and 3,423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,382.30, 8,059.05 and 3,423.90 is: 5,126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,382.30 : 8,059.05 = 3,423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,382.30/8,059.05 = 3,423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,382.30x = 8,059.05 × 3,423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,382.30x = 27,593,381.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,593,381.30/5,382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,126.69

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