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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.36, 8,026.55 and 2,428.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.36, 8,026.55 and 2,428.87 is: 3,643.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.36 : 8,026.55 = 2,428.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.36/8,026.55 = 2,428.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.36x = 8,026.55 × 2,428.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.36x = 19,495,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,495,434.35/5,350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.76

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