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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.66, 8,021.07 and 1,884.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.66, 8,021.07 and 1,884.18 is: 2,826.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.66 : 8,021.07 = 1,884.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.66/8,021.07 = 1,884.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.66x = 8,021.07 × 1,884.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.66x = 15,113,139.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,113,139.67/5,346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.65

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