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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.38, 8,021.06 and 2,385.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.38, 8,021.06 and 2,385.06 is: 3,577.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.38 : 8,021.06 = 2,385.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.38/8,021.06 = 2,385.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.38x = 8,021.06 × 2,385.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.38x = 19,130,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,130,709.36/5,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.59

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