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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.30, 8,475.93 and 3,024.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.30, 8,475.93 and 3,024.06 is: 4,535.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.30 : 8,475.93 = 3,024.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.30/8,475.93 = 3,024.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.30x = 8,475.93 × 3,024.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.30x = 25,631,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,631,720.88/5,651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.54

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