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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.44, 8,050.38 and 2,897.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.44, 8,050.38 and 2,897.36 is: 4,347.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.44 : 8,050.38 = 2,897.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.44/8,050.38 = 2,897.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.44x = 8,050.38 × 2,897.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.44x = 23,324,849.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,324,849.00/5,365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.24

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