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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.58, 8,027.33 and 2,428.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.58, 8,027.33 and 2,428.26 is: 3,641.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.58 : 8,027.33 = 2,428.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.58/8,027.33 = 2,428.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.58x = 8,027.33 × 2,428.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.58x = 19,492,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,492,432.20/5,353.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.01

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