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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.14, 8,041.83 and 2,442.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.14, 8,041.83 and 2,442.10 is: 3,661.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.14 : 8,041.83 = 2,442.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.14/8,041.83 = 2,442.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.14x = 8,041.83 × 2,442.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.14x = 19,638,953.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,638,953.04/5,363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.84

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