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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.79, 8,020.28 and 2,533.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.79, 8,020.28 and 2,533.85 is: 3,800.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.79 : 8,020.28 = 2,533.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.79/8,020.28 = 2,533.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.79x = 8,020.28 × 2,533.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.79x = 20,322,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,322,146.38/5,347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.11

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