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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.73, 8,050.50 and 2,403.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.73, 8,050.50 and 2,403.94 is: 3,606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.73 : 8,050.50 = 2,403.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.73/8,050.50 = 2,403.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.73x = 8,050.50 × 2,403.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.73x = 19,352,918.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,352,918.97/5,365.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.76

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