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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.16, 8,057.94 and 2,448.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.16, 8,057.94 and 2,448.68 is: 3,673.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.16 : 8,057.94 = 2,448.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.16/8,057.94 = 2,448.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.16x = 8,057.94 × 2,448.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.16x = 19,731,316.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,731,316.52/5,371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.57

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