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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.41, 8,048.01 and 2,905.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.41, 8,048.01 and 2,905.05 is: 4,357.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.41 : 8,048.01 = 2,905.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.41/8,048.01 = 2,905.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.41x = 8,048.01 × 2,905.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.41x = 23,379,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,379,871.45/5,365.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.52

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