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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.62, 8,021.52 and 1,451.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.62, 8,021.52 and 1,451.93 is: 2,177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.62 : 8,021.52 = 1,451.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.62/8,021.52 = 1,451.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.62x = 8,021.52 × 1,451.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.62x = 11,646,645.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,646,645.43/5,347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.91

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