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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.24, 8,046.21 and 2,442.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.24, 8,046.21 and 2,442.95 is: 3,662.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.24 : 8,046.21 = 2,442.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.24/8,046.21 = 2,442.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.24x = 8,046.21 × 2,442.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.24x = 19,656,457.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,656,457.65/5,366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.99

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