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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,321.13, 7,985.36 and 1,858.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,321.13, 7,985.36 and 1,858.38 is: 2,788.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,321.13 : 7,985.36 = 1,858.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,321.13/7,985.36 = 1,858.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,321.13x = 7,985.36 × 1,858.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,321.13x = 14,839,833.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,839,833.32/5,321.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.85

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