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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.98, 8,021.97 and 2,883.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.98, 8,021.97 and 2,883.96 is: 4,325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.98 : 8,021.97 = 2,883.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.98/8,021.97 = 2,883.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.98x = 8,021.97 × 2,883.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.98x = 23,135,040.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,135,040.60/5,347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.94

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