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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.27, 8,044.47 and 2,450.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.27, 8,044.47 and 2,450.63 is: 3,670.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.27 : 8,044.47 = 2,450.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.27/8,044.47 = 2,450.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.27x = 8,044.47 × 2,450.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.27x = 19,713,967.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,713,967.04/5,370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.95

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