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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,382.65, 8,062.63 and 2,463.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,382.65, 8,062.63 and 2,463.41 is: 3,689.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,382.65 : 8,062.63 = 2,463.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,382.65/8,062.63 = 2,463.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,382.65x = 8,062.63 × 2,463.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,382.65x = 19,861,563.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,861,563.37/5,382.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.92

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