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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.50, 8,024.49 and 2,269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.50, 8,024.49 and 2,269.50 is: 3,405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.50 : 8,024.49 = 2,269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.50/8,024.49 = 2,269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.50x = 8,024.49 × 2,269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.50x = 18,211,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,211,580.06/5,347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.63

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