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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.10, 8,020.16 and 2,424.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.10, 8,020.16 and 2,424.63 is: 3,637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.10 : 8,020.16 = 2,424.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.10/8,020.16 = 2,424.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.10x = 8,020.16 × 2,424.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.10x = 19,445,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,445,908.42/5,346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.40

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