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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.70, 8,052.23 and 2,406.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.70, 8,052.23 and 2,406.53 is: 3,609.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.70 : 8,052.23 = 2,406.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.70/8,052.23 = 2,406.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.70x = 8,052.23 × 2,406.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.70x = 19,377,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,377,880.77/5,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.42

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