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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.20, 8,012.10 and 2,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.20, 8,012.10 and 2,882.20 is: 4,317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.20 : 8,012.10 = 2,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.20/8,012.10 = 2,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.20x = 8,012.10 × 2,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.20x = 23,092,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,092,474.62/5,348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.80

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