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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.58, 8,021.40 and 1,837.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.58, 8,021.40 and 1,837.06 is: 2,756.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.58 : 8,021.40 = 1,837.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.58/8,021.40 = 1,837.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.58x = 8,021.40 × 1,837.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.58x = 14,735,793.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,735,793.08/5,346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.12

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