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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.85, 8,060.52 and 2,449.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.85, 8,060.52 and 2,449.77 is: 3,675.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.85 : 8,060.52 = 2,449.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.85/8,060.52 = 2,449.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.85x = 8,060.52 × 2,449.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.85x = 19,746,420.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,746,420.08/5,371.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.91

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