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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.17, 8,052.82 and 2,446.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.17, 8,052.82 and 2,446.78 is: 3,669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.17 : 8,052.82 = 2,446.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.17/8,052.82 = 2,446.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.17x = 8,052.82 × 2,446.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.17x = 19,703,478.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,703,478.92/5,369.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.74

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