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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.33, 8,036.65 and 2,436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.33, 8,036.65 and 2,436.01 is: 3,654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.33 : 8,036.65 = 2,436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.33/8,036.65 = 2,436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.33x = 8,036.65 × 2,436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.33x = 19,577,342.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,577,342.72/5,356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.99

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