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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.14, 8,020.71 and 2,427.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.14, 8,020.71 and 2,427.66 is: 3,639.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.14 : 8,020.71 = 2,427.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.14/8,020.71 = 2,427.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.14x = 8,020.71 × 2,427.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.14x = 19,471,556.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,471,556.84/5,350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.45

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