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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.33, 8,029.95 and 2,430.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.33, 8,029.95 and 2,430.01 is: 3,643.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.33 : 8,029.95 = 2,430.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.33/8,029.95 = 2,430.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.33x = 8,029.95 × 2,430.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.33x = 19,512,858.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,512,858.80/5,355.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.63

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