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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.79, 8,017.94 and 1,647.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.79, 8,017.94 and 1,647.33 is: 2,471.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.79 : 8,017.94 = 1,647.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.79/8,017.94 = 1,647.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.79x = 8,017.94 × 1,647.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.79x = 13,208,193.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,208,193.10/5,344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,471.23

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