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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.41, 8,046.51 and 2,904.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.41, 8,046.51 and 2,904.05 is: 4,356.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.41 : 8,046.51 = 2,904.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.41/8,046.51 = 2,904.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.41x = 8,046.51 × 2,904.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.41x = 23,367,467.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,367,467.37/5,364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.02

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