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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.46, 8,021.31 and 2,423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.46, 8,021.31 and 2,423.98 is: 3,636.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.46 : 8,021.31 = 2,423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.46/8,021.31 = 2,423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.46x = 8,021.31 × 2,423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.46x = 19,443,495.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,443,495.01/5,346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.70

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