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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.23, 8,021.43 and 3,267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.23, 8,021.43 and 3,267.84 is: 4,901.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.23 : 8,021.43 = 3,267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.23/8,021.43 = 3,267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.23x = 8,021.43 × 3,267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.23x = 26,212,779.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,212,779.89/5,348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.21

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