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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.14, 8,020.65 and 2,423.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.14, 8,020.65 and 2,423.46 is: 3,635.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.14 : 8,020.65 = 2,423.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.14/8,020.65 = 2,423.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.14x = 8,020.65 × 2,423.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.14x = 19,437,724.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,437,724.45/5,347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.16

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