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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,382.93, 8,059.91 and 3,039.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,382.93, 8,059.91 and 3,039.42 is: 4,550.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,382.93 : 8,059.91 = 3,039.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,382.93/8,059.91 = 3,039.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,382.93x = 8,059.91 × 3,039.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,382.93x = 24,497,451.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,497,451.65/5,382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.95

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