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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.79, 8,021.03 and 2,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.79, 8,021.03 and 2,423.52 is: 3,637.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.79 : 8,021.03 = 2,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.79/8,021.03 = 2,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.79x = 8,021.03 × 2,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.79x = 19,439,114.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,439,114.51/5,344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.02

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