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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.10, 8,021.66 and 2,425.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.10, 8,021.66 and 2,425.63 is: 3,638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.10 : 8,021.66 = 2,425.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.10/8,021.66 = 2,425.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.10x = 8,021.66 × 2,425.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.10x = 19,457,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,457,579.15/5,347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.90

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