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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.68, 8,423.04 and 3,020.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.68, 8,423.04 and 3,020.16 is: 4,533.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.68 : 8,423.04 = 3,020.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.68/8,423.04 = 3,020.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.68x = 8,423.04 × 3,020.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.68x = 25,438,928.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,438,928.49/5,611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.21

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