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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.58, 8,023.19 and 2,882.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.58, 8,023.19 and 2,882.63 is: 4,324.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.58 : 8,023.19 = 2,882.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.58/8,023.19 = 2,882.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.58x = 8,023.19 × 2,882.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.58x = 23,127,893.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,127,893.83/5,347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.93

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