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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.80, 8,016.93 and 1,835.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.80, 8,016.93 and 1,835.13 is: 2,752.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.80 : 8,016.93 = 1,835.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.80/8,016.93 = 1,835.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.80x = 8,016.93 × 1,835.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.80x = 14,712,108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,712,108.75/5,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.60

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