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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.48, 8,020.20 and 2,751.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.48, 8,020.20 and 2,751.24 is: 4,127.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.48 : 8,020.20 = 2,751.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.48/8,020.20 = 2,751.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.48x = 8,020.20 × 2,751.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.48x = 22,065,495.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,065,495.05/5,346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.11

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