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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.03, 8,004.06 and 1,826.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.03, 8,004.06 and 1,826.73 is: 2,738.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.03 : 8,004.06 = 1,826.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.03/8,004.06 = 1,826.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.03x = 8,004.06 × 1,826.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.03x = 14,621,256.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,621,256.52/5,340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.05

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