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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.70, 8,023.18 and 1,791.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.70, 8,023.18 and 1,791.25 is: 2,685.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.70 : 8,023.18 = 1,791.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.70/8,023.18 = 1,791.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.70x = 8,023.18 × 1,791.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.70x = 14,371,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,371,521.18/5,350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.91

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