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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.02, 8,064.56 and 2,417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.02, 8,064.56 and 2,417.28 is: 3,622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.02 : 8,064.56 = 2,417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.02/8,064.56 = 2,417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.02x = 8,064.56 × 2,417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.02x = 19,494,247.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,494,247.19/5,381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.78

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