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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.52, 8,022.41 and 2,715.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.52, 8,022.41 and 2,715.37 is: 4,073.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.52 : 8,022.41 = 2,715.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.52/8,022.41 = 2,715.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.52x = 8,022.41 × 2,715.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.52x = 21,783,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,783,771.33/5,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.63

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