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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.60, 8,022.30 and 2,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.60, 8,022.30 and 2,427.40 is: 3,639.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.60 : 8,022.30 = 2,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.60/8,022.30 = 2,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.60x = 8,022.30 × 2,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.60x = 19,473,331.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,473,331.02/5,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.47

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