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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.47, 8,055.44 and 2,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.47, 8,055.44 and 2,446.40 is: 3,670.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.47 : 8,055.44 = 2,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.47/8,055.44 = 2,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.47x = 8,055.44 × 2,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.47x = 19,706,775.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,706,775.91/5,368.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.84

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