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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.25, 8,027.26 and 2,388.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.25, 8,027.26 and 2,388.41 is: 3,583.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.25 : 8,027.26 = 2,388.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.25/8,027.26 = 2,388.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.25x = 8,027.26 × 2,388.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.25x = 19,172,430.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,172,430.64/5,350.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.47

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