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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.63, 8,017.07 and 2,844.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.63, 8,017.07 and 2,844.39 is: 4,267.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.63 : 8,017.07 = 2,844.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.63/8,017.07 = 2,844.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.63x = 8,017.07 × 2,844.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.63x = 22,803,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,803,705.58/5,343.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.45

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