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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.52, 8,018.79 and 2,424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.52, 8,018.79 and 2,424.13 is: 3,635.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.52 : 8,018.79 = 2,424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.52/8,018.79 = 2,424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.52x = 8,018.79 × 2,424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.52x = 19,438,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438,589.40/5,346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.75

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