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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.82, 8,050.95 and 2,362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.82, 8,050.95 and 2,362.32 is: 3,544.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.82 : 8,050.95 = 2,362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.82/8,050.95 = 2,362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.82x = 8,050.95 × 2,362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.82x = 19,018,868.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,018,868.14/5,365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.45

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