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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.76, 8,023.25 and 2,427.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.76, 8,023.25 and 2,427.47 is: 3,639.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.76 : 8,023.25 = 2,427.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.76/8,023.25 = 2,427.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.76x = 8,023.25 × 2,427.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.76x = 19,476,194.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,476,194.72/5,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.89

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