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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.46, 8,022.81 and 2,424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.46, 8,022.81 and 2,424.98 is: 3,638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.46 : 8,022.81 = 2,424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.46/8,022.81 = 2,424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.46x = 8,022.81 × 2,424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.46x = 19,455,153.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,455,153.79/5,347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.20

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