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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.18, 8,019.58 and 2,424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.18, 8,019.58 and 2,424.72 is: 3,637.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.18 : 8,019.58 = 2,424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.18/8,019.58 = 2,424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.18x = 8,019.58 × 2,424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.18x = 19,445,236.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,445,236.02/5,346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.22

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