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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.53, 8,027.47 and 2,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.53, 8,027.47 and 2,427.80 is: 3,643.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.53 : 8,027.47 = 2,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.53/8,027.47 = 2,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.53x = 8,027.47 × 2,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.53x = 19,489,054.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,489,054.56/5,349.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.13

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