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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.73, 8,047.82 and 2,364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.73, 8,047.82 and 2,364.34 is: 3,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.73 : 8,047.82 = 2,364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.73/8,047.82 = 2,364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.73x = 8,047.82 × 2,364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.73x = 19,027,782.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,027,782.85/5,367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.85

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