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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.38, 8,022.56 and 2,386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.38, 8,022.56 and 2,386.06 is: 3,579.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.38 : 8,022.56 = 2,386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.38/8,022.56 = 2,386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.38x = 8,022.56 × 2,386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.38x = 19,142,309.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,142,309.51/5,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.09

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