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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.52, 8,022.12 and 2,427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.52, 8,022.12 and 2,427.04 is: 3,639.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.52 : 8,022.12 = 2,427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.52/8,022.12 = 2,427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.52x = 8,022.12 × 2,427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.52x = 19,470,006.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,470,006.12/5,349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.58

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