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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.10, 8,056.39 and 2,447.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.10, 8,056.39 and 2,447.02 is: 3,671.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.10 : 8,056.39 = 2,447.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.10/8,056.39 = 2,447.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.10x = 8,056.39 × 2,447.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.10x = 19,714,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,714,147.46/5,369.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.78

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