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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.28, 8,044.92 and 2,442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.28, 8,044.92 and 2,442.42 is: 3,663.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.28 : 8,044.92 = 2,442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.28/8,044.92 = 2,442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.28x = 8,044.92 × 2,442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.28x = 19,649,073.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,649,073.51/5,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.63

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