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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.11, 8,023.49 and 2,749.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.11, 8,023.49 and 2,749.79 is: 4,126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.11 : 8,023.49 = 2,749.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.11/8,023.49 = 2,749.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.11x = 8,023.49 × 2,749.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.11x = 22,062,858.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,062,858.70/5,346.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.90

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