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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.17, 8,050.07 and 2,901.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.17, 8,050.07 and 2,901.72 is: 4,353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.17 : 8,050.07 = 2,901.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.17/8,050.07 = 2,901.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.17x = 8,050.07 × 2,901.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.17x = 23,359,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,359,070.24/5,365.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.84

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