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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.03, 8,040.47 and 2,397.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.03, 8,040.47 and 2,397.23 is: 3,596.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.03 : 8,040.47 = 2,397.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.03/8,040.47 = 2,397.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.03x = 8,040.47 × 2,397.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.03x = 19,274,833.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,274,833.86/5,359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.70

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