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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,419.71, 8,130.69 and 3,080.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,419.71, 8,130.69 and 3,080.79 is: 4,621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,419.71 : 8,130.69 = 3,080.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,419.71/8,130.69 = 3,080.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,419.71x = 8,130.69 × 3,080.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,419.71x = 25,048,948.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,048,948.45/5,419.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.82

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