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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.26, 8,002.04 and 2,867.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.26, 8,002.04 and 2,867.84 is: 4,303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.26 : 8,002.04 = 2,867.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.26/8,002.04 = 2,867.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.26x = 8,002.04 × 2,867.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.26x = 22,948,570.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,948,570.39/5,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.72

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