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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.49, 8,043.89 and 2,402.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.49, 8,043.89 and 2,402.43 is: 3,604.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.49 : 8,043.89 = 2,402.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.49/8,043.89 = 2,402.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.49x = 8,043.89 × 2,402.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.49x = 19,324,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,324,882.65/5,361.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.39

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