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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,345.71, 8,020.19 and 2,423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,345.71, 8,020.19 and 2,423.23 is: 3,635.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,345.71 : 8,020.19 = 2,423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,345.71/8,020.19 = 2,423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,345.71x = 8,020.19 × 2,423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,345.71x = 19,434,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,434,752.90/5,345.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.58

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