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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.52, 8,048.63 and 2,903.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.52, 8,048.63 and 2,903.67 is: 4,352.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.52 : 8,048.63 = 2,903.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.52/8,048.63 = 2,903.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.52x = 8,048.63 × 2,903.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.52x = 23,370,550.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,370,550.95/5,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.45

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