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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.53, 8,050.44 and 2,445.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.53, 8,050.44 and 2,445.21 is: 3,668.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.53 : 8,050.44 = 2,445.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.53/8,050.44 = 2,445.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.53x = 8,050.44 × 2,445.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.53x = 19,685,016.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,685,016.39/5,365.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.79

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