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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.84, 7,975.62 and 1,807.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.84, 7,975.62 and 1,807.43 is: 2,711.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.84 : 7,975.62 = 1,807.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.84/7,975.62 = 1,807.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.84x = 7,975.62 × 1,807.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.84x = 14,415,334.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,415,334.98/5,316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.26

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