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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.28, 8,044.98 and 2,899.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.28, 8,044.98 and 2,899.32 is: 4,349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.28 : 8,044.98 = 2,899.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.28/8,044.98 = 2,899.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.28x = 8,044.98 × 2,899.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.28x = 23,324,971.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,324,971.41/5,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.01

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