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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.30, 8,511.45 and 3,082.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.30, 8,511.45 and 3,082.30 is: 4,623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.30 : 8,511.45 = 3,082.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.30/8,511.45 = 3,082.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.30x = 8,511.45 × 3,082.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.30x = 26,234,842.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,234,842.34/5,674.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.45

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