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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.41, 8,045.11 and 2,989.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.41, 8,045.11 and 2,989.56 is: 4,483.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.41 : 8,045.11 = 2,989.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.41/8,045.11 = 2,989.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.41x = 8,045.11 × 2,989.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.41x = 24,051,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,051,370.05/5,364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.51

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