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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.24, 8,018.91 and 2,423.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.24, 8,018.91 and 2,423.55 is: 3,637.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.24 : 8,018.91 = 2,423.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.24/8,018.91 = 2,423.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.24x = 8,018.91 × 2,423.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.24x = 19,434,229.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,434,229.33/5,343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.16

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