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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.59, 8,051.63 and 2,447.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.59, 8,051.63 and 2,447.30 is: 3,669.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.59 : 8,051.63 = 2,447.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.59/8,051.63 = 2,447.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.59x = 8,051.63 × 2,447.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.59x = 19,704,701.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,704,701.60/5,370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.00

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