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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.40, 8,050.32 and 2,897.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.40, 8,050.32 and 2,897.33 is: 4,347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.40 : 8,050.32 = 2,897.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.40/8,050.32 = 2,897.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.40x = 8,050.32 × 2,897.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.40x = 23,324,393.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,324,393.39/5,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.19

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