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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.71, 8,026.83 and 3,401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.71, 8,026.83 and 3,401.28 is: 5,105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.71 : 8,026.83 = 3,401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.71/8,026.83 = 3,401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.71x = 8,026.83 × 3,401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.71x = 27,301,496.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,301,496.34/5,347.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.27

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