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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,311.68, 7,967.52 and 1,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,311.68, 7,967.52 and 1,847.04 is: 2,770.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,311.68 : 7,967.52 = 1,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,311.68/7,967.52 = 1,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,311.68x = 7,967.52 × 1,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,311.68x = 14,716,328.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,716,328.14/5,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.56

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