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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.62, 8,043.15 and 2,443.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.62, 8,043.15 and 2,443.78 is: 3,664.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.62 : 8,043.15 = 2,443.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.62/8,043.15 = 2,443.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.62x = 8,043.15 × 2,443.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.62x = 19,655,689.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,655,689.11/5,363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.63

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