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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.28, 8,032.21 and 2,435.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.28, 8,032.21 and 2,435.16 is: 3,649.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.28 : 8,032.21 = 2,435.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.28/8,032.21 = 2,435.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.28x = 8,032.21 × 2,435.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.28x = 19,559,754.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,559,754.23/5,360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.02

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