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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.08, 8,029.65 and 2,885.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.08, 8,029.65 and 2,885.83 is: 4,330.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.08 : 8,029.65 = 2,885.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.08/8,029.65 = 2,885.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.08x = 8,029.65 × 2,885.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.08x = 23,172,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,172,204.86/5,351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.38

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