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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.68, 7,977.96 and 1,809.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.68, 7,977.96 and 1,809.54 is: 2,713.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.68 : 7,977.96 = 1,809.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.68/7,977.96 = 1,809.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.68x = 7,977.96 × 1,809.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.68x = 14,436,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,436,437.74/5,320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.27

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