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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.68, 7,969.02 and 1,848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.68, 7,969.02 and 1,848.04 is: 2,772.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.68 : 7,969.02 = 1,848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.68/7,969.02 = 1,848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.68x = 7,969.02 × 1,848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.68x = 14,727,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,727,067.72/5,312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.06

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