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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.65, 8,064.12 and 2,464.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.65, 8,064.12 and 2,464.41 is: 3,691.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.65 : 8,064.12 = 2,464.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.65/8,064.12 = 2,464.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.65x = 8,064.12 × 2,464.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.65x = 19,873,297.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,873,297.97/5,383.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.42

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