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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.57, 8,016.57 and 2,422.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.57, 8,016.57 and 2,422.71 is: 3,634.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.57 : 8,016.57 = 2,422.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.57/8,016.57 = 2,422.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.57x = 8,016.57 × 2,422.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.57x = 19,421,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,421,824.30/5,343.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.62

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