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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.84, 8,041.58 and 2,902.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.84, 8,041.58 and 2,902.82 is: 4,349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.84 : 8,041.58 = 2,902.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.84/8,041.58 = 2,902.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.84x = 8,041.58 × 2,902.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.84x = 23,343,259.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,343,259.26/5,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.54

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