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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.10, 8,053.82 and 2,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.10, 8,053.82 and 2,409 is: 3,614.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.10 : 8,053.82 = 2,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.10/8,053.82 = 2,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.10x = 8,053.82 × 2,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.10x = 19,401,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,401,640.34/5,368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.25

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