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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.36, 8,050.35 and 2,901.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.36, 8,050.35 and 2,901.91 is: 4,354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.36 : 8,050.35 = 2,901.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.36/8,050.35 = 2,901.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.36x = 8,050.35 × 2,901.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.36x = 23,361,397.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,361,397.60/5,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.12

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