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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.96, 8,050.69 and 2,446.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.96, 8,050.69 and 2,446.67 is: 3,668.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.96 : 8,050.69 = 2,446.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.96/8,050.69 = 2,446.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.96x = 8,050.69 × 2,446.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.96x = 19,697,369.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,697,369.47/5,369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.07

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