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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.07, 7,546.44 and 1,913.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.07, 7,546.44 and 1,913.14 is: 2,867.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.07 : 7,546.44 = 1,913.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.07/7,546.44 = 1,913.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.07x = 7,546.44 × 1,913.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.07x = 14,437,358.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,437,358.49/5,034.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,867.93

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