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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.96, 8,045.96 and 2,442.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.96, 8,045.96 and 2,442.47 is: 3,663.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.96 : 8,045.96 = 2,442.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.96/8,045.96 = 2,442.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.96x = 8,045.96 × 2,442.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.96x = 19,651,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,651,963.48/5,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.71

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