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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.27, 8,045.07 and 2,403.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.27, 8,045.07 and 2,403.21 is: 3,605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.27 : 8,045.07 = 2,403.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.27/8,045.07 = 2,403.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.27x = 8,045.07 × 2,403.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.27x = 19,333,992.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,333,992.67/5,362.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.56

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