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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.49, 8,025.74 and 2,886.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.49, 8,025.74 and 2,886.47 is: 4,329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.49 : 8,025.74 = 2,886.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.49/8,025.74 = 2,886.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.49x = 8,025.74 × 2,886.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.49x = 23,166,057.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,166,057.74/5,350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.71

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