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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,665.18, 8,479.58 and 3,026.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,665.18, 8,479.58 and 3,026.09 is: 4,529.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,665.18 : 8,479.58 = 3,026.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,665.18/8,479.58 = 3,026.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,665.18x = 8,479.58 × 3,026.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,665.18x = 25,659,975.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,659,975.32/5,665.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.42

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