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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.13, 8,027.14 and 2,885.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.13, 8,027.14 and 2,885.67 is: 4,330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.13 : 8,027.14 = 2,885.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.13/8,027.14 = 2,885.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.13x = 8,027.14 × 2,885.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.13x = 23,163,669.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,163,669.87/5,349.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.36

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