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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.83, 8,017.70 and 1,396.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.83, 8,017.70 and 1,396.62 is: 2,095.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.83 : 8,017.70 = 1,396.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.83/8,017.70 = 1,396.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.83x = 8,017.70 × 1,396.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.83x = 11,197,680.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,197,680.17/5,344.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.05

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