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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.72, 8,044.08 and 2,439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.72, 8,044.08 and 2,439.04 is: 3,658.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.72 : 8,044.08 = 2,439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.72/8,044.08 = 2,439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.72x = 8,044.08 × 2,439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.72x = 19,619,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,619,832.88/5,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.56

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