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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.01, 8,043.68 and 2,549.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.01, 8,043.68 and 2,549.91 is: 3,822.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.01 : 8,043.68 = 2,549.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.01/8,043.68 = 2,549.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.01x = 8,043.68 × 2,549.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.01x = 20,510,647.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,510,647.32/5,366.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.33

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