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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.63, 8,044.25 and 2,863.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.63, 8,044.25 and 2,863.69 is: 4,297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.63 : 8,044.25 = 2,863.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.63/8,044.25 = 2,863.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.63x = 8,044.25 × 2,863.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.63x = 23,036,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,036,203.85/5,360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.30

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