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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.67, 8,018.13 and 2,425.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.67, 8,018.13 and 2,425.38 is: 3,635.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.67 : 8,018.13 = 2,425.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.67/8,018.13 = 2,425.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.67x = 8,018.13 × 2,425.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.67x = 19,447,012.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,447,012.14/5,348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.86

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