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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.22, 8,034.81 and 1,847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.22, 8,034.81 and 1,847.08 is: 2,770.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.22 : 8,034.81 = 1,847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.22/8,034.81 = 1,847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.22x = 8,034.81 × 1,847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.22x = 14,840,936.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,840,936.85/5,357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.27

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