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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.14, 8,018.55 and 2,844.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.14, 8,018.55 and 2,844.73 is: 4,268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.14 : 8,018.55 = 2,844.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.14/8,018.55 = 2,844.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.14x = 8,018.55 × 2,844.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.14x = 22,810,609.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,810,609.74/5,344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.34

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