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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.02, 8,046.38 and 2,902.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.02, 8,046.38 and 2,902.17 is: 4,350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.02 : 8,046.38 = 2,902.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.02/8,046.38 = 2,902.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.02x = 8,046.38 × 2,902.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.02x = 23,351,948.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,351,948.13/5,368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.20

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