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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.17, 8,046.83 and 2,442.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.17, 8,046.83 and 2,442.78 is: 3,663.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.17 : 8,046.83 = 2,442.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.17/8,046.83 = 2,442.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.17x = 8,046.83 × 2,442.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.17x = 19,656,641.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,656,641.49/5,365.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.75

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