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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.32, 8,027.04 and 2,430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.32, 8,027.04 and 2,430.96 is: 3,647.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.32 : 8,027.04 = 2,430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.32/8,027.04 = 2,430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.32x = 8,027.04 × 2,430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.32x = 19,513,413.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,513,413.16/5,350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.15

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