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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.64, 8,018.46 and 2,426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.64, 8,018.46 and 2,426.16 is: 3,637.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.64 : 8,018.46 = 2,426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.64/8,018.46 = 2,426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.64x = 8,018.46 × 2,426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.64x = 19,454,066.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,454,066.91/5,348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.20

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