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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.20, 8,027.57 and 2,882.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.20, 8,027.57 and 2,882.15 is: 4,324.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.20 : 8,027.57 = 2,882.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.20/8,027.57 = 2,882.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.20x = 8,027.57 × 2,882.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.20x = 23,136,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,136,606.33/5,350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.44

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