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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.05, 8,024.04 and 2,427.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.05, 8,024.04 and 2,427.66 is: 3,641.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.05 : 8,024.04 = 2,427.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.05/8,024.04 = 2,427.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.05x = 8,024.04 × 2,427.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.05x = 19,479,640.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,479,640.95/5,350.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.02

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