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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.96, 8,027.64 and 2,427.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.96, 8,027.64 and 2,427.66 is: 3,642.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.96 : 8,027.64 = 2,427.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.96/8,027.64 = 2,427.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.96x = 8,027.64 × 2,427.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.96x = 19,488,380.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,488,380.52/5,349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.72

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