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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.93, 8,048.11 and 2,895.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.93, 8,048.11 and 2,895.84 is: 4,344.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.93 : 8,048.11 = 2,895.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.93/8,048.11 = 2,895.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.93x = 8,048.11 × 2,895.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.93x = 23,306,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,306,059.69/5,363.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.96

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