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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.42, 8,056.45 and 2,905.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.42, 8,056.45 and 2,905.99 is: 4,360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.42 : 8,056.45 = 2,905.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.42/8,056.45 = 2,905.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.42x = 8,056.45 × 2,905.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.42x = 23,411,963.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,411,963.14/5,369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.24

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