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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.06, 8,046.21 and 2,442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.06, 8,046.21 and 2,442.76 is: 3,663.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.06 : 8,046.21 = 2,442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.06/8,046.21 = 2,442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.06x = 8,046.21 × 2,442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.06x = 19,654,959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,654,959.94/5,365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.51

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