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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.62, 8,036.82 and 2,433.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.62, 8,036.82 and 2,433.06 is: 3,650.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.62 : 8,036.82 = 2,433.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.62/8,036.82 = 2,433.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.62x = 8,036.82 × 2,433.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.62x = 19,554,065.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,554,065.27/5,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.45

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