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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.17, 8,034.99 and 1,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.17, 8,034.99 and 1,847.04 is: 2,770.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.17 : 8,034.99 = 1,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.17/8,034.99 = 1,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.17x = 8,034.99 × 1,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.17x = 14,840,947.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,840,947.93/5,356.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.81

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