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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,345.96, 8,020.56 and 2,423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,345.96, 8,020.56 and 2,423.48 is: 3,635.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,345.96 : 8,020.56 = 2,423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,345.96/8,020.56 = 2,423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,345.96x = 8,020.56 × 2,423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,345.96x = 19,437,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,437,666.75/5,345.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.95

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