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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.34, 8,022.98 and 2,424.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.34, 8,022.98 and 2,424.67 is: 3,638.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.34 : 8,022.98 = 2,424.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.34/8,022.98 = 2,424.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.34x = 8,022.98 × 2,424.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.34x = 19,453,064.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,453,064.92/5,346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.58

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