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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.73, 8,020.10 and 1,884.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.73, 8,020.10 and 1,884.25 is: 2,826.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.73 : 8,020.10 = 1,884.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.73/8,020.10 = 1,884.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.73x = 8,020.10 × 1,884.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.73x = 15,111,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,111,873.43/5,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.38

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