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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.26, 8,017.66 and 2,421.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.26, 8,017.66 and 2,421.78 is: 3,633.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.26 : 8,017.66 = 2,421.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.26/8,017.66 = 2,421.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.26x = 8,017.66 × 2,421.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.26x = 19,417,008.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,417,008.63/5,344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.25

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