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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.30, 8,441.16 and 5,030.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.30, 8,441.16 and 5,030.93 is: 7,502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.30 : 8,441.16 = 5,030.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.30/8,441.16 = 5,030.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.30x = 8,441.16 × 5,030.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.30x = 42,466,842.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,466,842.87/5,660.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.58

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