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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.16, 7,518.44 and 1,891.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.16, 7,518.44 and 1,891.84 is: 2,837.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.16 : 7,518.44 = 1,891.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.16/7,518.44 = 1,891.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.16x = 7,518.44 × 1,891.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.16x = 14,223,685.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,223,685.53/5,012.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.84

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