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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.32, 8,021.75 and 2,878.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.32, 8,021.75 and 2,878.80 is: 4,318.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.32 : 8,021.75 = 2,878.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.32/8,021.75 = 2,878.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.32x = 8,021.75 × 2,878.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.32x = 23,093,013.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,093,013.90/5,347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.61

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