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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.76, 8,027.40 and 2,427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.76, 8,027.40 and 2,427.96 is: 3,641.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.76 : 8,027.40 = 2,427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.76/8,027.40 = 2,427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.76x = 8,027.40 × 2,427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.76x = 19,490,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,490,206.10/5,351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.83

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