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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.67, 8,017.95 and 1,836.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.67, 8,017.95 and 1,836.02 is: 2,753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.67 : 8,017.95 = 1,836.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.67/8,017.95 = 1,836.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.67x = 8,017.95 × 1,836.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.67x = 14,721,116.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,721,116.56/5,346.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.32

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