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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.25, 8,053.70 and 2,445.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.25, 8,053.70 and 2,445.86 is: 3,669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.25 : 8,053.70 = 2,445.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.25/8,053.70 = 2,445.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.25x = 8,053.70 × 2,445.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.25x = 19,698,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,698,170.18/5,368.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.39

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