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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.46, 8,049.87 and 2,406.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.46, 8,049.87 and 2,406.39 is: 3,610.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.46 : 8,049.87 = 2,406.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.46/8,049.87 = 2,406.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.46x = 8,049.87 × 2,406.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.46x = 19,371,096.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,371,096.48/5,365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.33

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