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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.84, 8,036.70 and 2,438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.84, 8,036.70 and 2,438.12 is: 3,655.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.84 : 8,036.70 = 2,438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.84/8,036.70 = 2,438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.84x = 8,036.70 × 2,438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.84x = 19,594,439.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,594,439.00/5,360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.11

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