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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.62, 8,017.18 and 2,422.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.62, 8,017.18 and 2,422.51 is: 3,631.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.62 : 8,017.18 = 2,422.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.62/8,017.18 = 2,422.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.62x = 8,017.18 × 2,422.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.62x = 19,421,672.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,421,672.62/5,347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.83

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