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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.89, 8,017.34 and 2,425.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.89, 8,017.34 and 2,425.41 is: 3,636.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.89 : 8,017.34 = 2,425.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.89/8,017.34 = 2,425.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.89x = 8,017.34 × 2,425.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.89x = 19,445,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,445,324.48/5,347.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.07

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