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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.63, 8,020.76 and 2,384.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.63, 8,020.76 and 2,384.73 is: 3,577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.63 : 8,020.76 = 2,384.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.63/8,020.76 = 2,384.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.63x = 8,020.76 × 2,384.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.63x = 19,127,335.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,127,335.07/5,346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.46

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