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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.51, 8,018.39 and 2,845.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.51, 8,018.39 and 2,845.27 is: 4,268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.51 : 8,018.39 = 2,845.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.51/8,018.39 = 2,845.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.51x = 8,018.39 × 2,845.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.51x = 22,814,470.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,814,470.29/5,344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.77

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