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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.83, 8,073.95 and 2,464.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.83, 8,073.95 and 2,464.11 is: 3,691.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.83 : 8,073.95 = 2,464.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.83/8,073.95 = 2,464.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.83x = 8,073.95 × 2,464.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.83x = 19,895,088.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,895,088.61/5,389.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.23

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