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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.70, 8,047.06 and 2,443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.70, 8,047.06 and 2,443.84 is: 3,665.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.70 : 8,047.06 = 2,443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.70/8,047.06 = 2,443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.70x = 8,047.06 × 2,443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.70x = 19,665,727.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,665,727.11/5,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.76

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