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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,620.28, 8,430.40 and 3,028.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,620.28, 8,430.40 and 3,028.28 is: 4,542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,620.28 : 8,430.40 = 3,028.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,620.28/8,430.40 = 3,028.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,620.28x = 8,430.40 × 3,028.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,620.28x = 25,529,611.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,529,611.71/5,620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.41

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