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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.38, 8,047.39 and 2,899.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.38, 8,047.39 and 2,899.94 is: 4,351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.38 : 8,047.39 = 2,899.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.38/8,047.39 = 2,899.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.38x = 8,047.39 × 2,899.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.38x = 23,336,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,336,961.03/5,363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.17

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