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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,345.24, 8,017.86 and 2,881.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,345.24, 8,017.86 and 2,881.22 is: 4,321.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,345.24 : 8,017.86 = 2,881.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,345.24/8,017.86 = 2,881.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,345.24x = 8,017.86 × 2,881.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,345.24x = 23,101,191.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,101,191.34/5,345.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.83

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