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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.16, 8,020.38 and 2,426.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.16, 8,020.38 and 2,426.87 is: 3,638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.16 : 8,020.38 = 2,426.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.16/8,020.38 = 2,426.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.16x = 8,020.38 × 2,426.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.16x = 19,464,419.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,464,419.61/5,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.10

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