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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.83, 8,020.35 and 1,836.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.83, 8,020.35 and 1,836.81 is: 2,755.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.83 : 8,020.35 = 1,836.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.83/8,020.35 = 1,836.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.83x = 8,020.35 × 1,836.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.83x = 14,731,859.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,731,859.08/5,346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.25

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