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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.38, 8,016.06 and 1,647.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.38, 8,016.06 and 1,647.38 is: 2,469.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.38 : 8,016.06 = 1,647.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.38/8,016.06 = 1,647.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.38x = 8,016.06 × 1,647.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.38x = 13,205,496.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,205,496.92/5,346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.99

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