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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.69, 8,059.96 and 2,903.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.69, 8,059.96 and 2,903.62 is: 4,356.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.69 : 8,059.96 = 2,903.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.69/8,059.96 = 2,903.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.69x = 8,059.96 × 2,903.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.69x = 23,403,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403,065.98/5,371.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.74

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