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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.93, 7,922.47 and 1,386.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.93, 7,922.47 and 1,386.23 is: 2,079.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.93 : 7,922.47 = 1,386.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.93/7,922.47 = 1,386.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.93x = 7,922.47 × 1,386.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.93x = 10,982,365.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,982,365.59/5,281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.23

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