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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.48, 8,051.64 and 2,902.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.48, 8,051.64 and 2,902.84 is: 4,353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.48 : 8,051.64 = 2,902.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.48/8,051.64 = 2,902.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.48x = 8,051.64 × 2,902.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.48x = 23,372,622.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,372,622.66/5,368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.68

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