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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.16, 8,015.88 and 2,423.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.16, 8,015.88 and 2,423.87 is: 3,633.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.16 : 8,015.88 = 2,423.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.16/8,015.88 = 2,423.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.16x = 8,015.88 × 2,423.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.16x = 19,429,471.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,429,471.10/5,347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.60

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