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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.38, 8,026.01 and 2,884.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.38, 8,026.01 and 2,884.92 is: 4,329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.38 : 8,026.01 = 2,884.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.38/8,026.01 = 2,884.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.38x = 8,026.01 × 2,884.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.38x = 23,154,371.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,154,371.18/5,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.23

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