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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.92, 8,060.19 and 2,908.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.92, 8,060.19 and 2,908.50 is: 4,364.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.92 : 8,060.19 = 2,908.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.92/8,060.19 = 2,908.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.92x = 8,060.19 × 2,908.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.92x = 23,443,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,443,062.62/5,371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.00

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