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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.45, 8,033.26 and 2,434.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.45, 8,033.26 and 2,434.11 is: 3,650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.45 : 8,033.26 = 2,434.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.45/8,033.26 = 2,434.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.45x = 8,033.26 × 2,434.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.45x = 19,553,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,553,838.50/5,356.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.52

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