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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.97, 8,050.62 and 2,406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.97, 8,050.62 and 2,406.89 is: 3,611.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.97 : 8,050.62 = 2,406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.97/8,050.62 = 2,406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.97x = 8,050.62 × 2,406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.97x = 19,376,916.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,376,916.52/5,365.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.08

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