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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.41, 8,045.01 and 2,903.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.41, 8,045.01 and 2,903.05 is: 4,354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.41 : 8,045.01 = 2,903.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.41/8,045.01 = 2,903.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.41x = 8,045.01 × 2,903.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.41x = 23,355,066.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,355,066.28/5,363.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.52

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