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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.70, 8,019.87 and 2,422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.70, 8,019.87 and 2,422.96 is: 3,634.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.70 : 8,019.87 = 2,422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.70/8,019.87 = 2,422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.70x = 8,019.87 × 2,422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.70x = 19,431,824.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,431,824.22/5,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.36

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