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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.36, 8,051.33 and 2,447.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.36, 8,051.33 and 2,447.50 is: 3,670.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.36 : 8,051.33 = 2,447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.36/8,051.33 = 2,447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.36x = 8,051.33 × 2,447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.36x = 19,705,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,705,617.94/5,368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.70

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