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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.44, 8,051.31 and 2,995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.44, 8,051.31 and 2,995.50 is: 4,495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.44 : 8,051.31 = 2,995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.44/8,051.31 = 2,995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.44x = 8,051.31 × 2,995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.44x = 24,117,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,117,699.11/5,365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.01

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