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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.32, 8,051.69 and 2,362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.32, 8,051.69 and 2,362.82 is: 3,545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.32 : 8,051.69 = 2,362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.32/8,051.69 = 2,362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.32x = 8,051.69 × 2,362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.32x = 19,024,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,024,659.81/5,366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.20

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