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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.27, 8,021.70 and 2,751.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.27, 8,021.70 and 2,751.03 is: 4,127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.27 : 8,021.70 = 2,751.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.27/8,021.70 = 2,751.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.27x = 8,021.70 × 2,751.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.27x = 22,067,937.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,067,937.35/5,346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.73

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