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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.41, 8,030.01 and 2,893.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.41, 8,030.01 and 2,893.05 is: 4,339.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.41 : 8,030.01 = 2,893.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.41/8,030.01 = 2,893.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.41x = 8,030.01 × 2,893.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.41x = 23,231,220.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,231,220.43/5,353.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.52

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