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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.44, 8,012.82 and 2,421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.44, 8,012.82 and 2,421.24 is: 3,630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.44 : 8,012.82 = 2,421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.44/8,012.82 = 2,421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.44x = 8,012.82 × 2,421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.44x = 19,400,960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,400,960.30/5,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.12

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