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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.54, 8,042.13 and 2,360.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.54, 8,042.13 and 2,360.97 is: 3,538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.54 : 8,042.13 = 2,360.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.54/8,042.13 = 2,360.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.54x = 8,042.13 × 2,360.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.54x = 18,987,227.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,987,227.67/5,366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.07

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