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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.13, 8,028.64 and 2,886.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.13, 8,028.64 and 2,886.65 is: 4,331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.13 : 8,028.64 = 2,886.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.13/8,028.64 = 2,886.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.13x = 8,028.64 × 2,886.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.13x = 23,175,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,175,873.66/5,350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.83

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