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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.60, 8,055.64 and 2,446.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.60, 8,055.64 and 2,446.52 is: 3,671.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.60 : 8,055.64 = 2,446.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.60/8,055.64 = 2,446.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.60x = 8,055.64 × 2,446.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.60x = 19,708,284.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,708,284.37/5,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.03

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