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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.16, 8,050.44 and 2,443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.16, 8,050.44 and 2,443.68 is: 3,666.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.16 : 8,050.44 = 2,443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.16/8,050.44 = 2,443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.16x = 8,050.44 × 2,443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.16x = 19,672,699.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672,699.22/5,366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.07

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