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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.94, 7,991.49 and 1,866.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.94, 7,991.49 and 1,866.62 is: 2,800.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.94 : 7,991.49 = 1,866.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.94/7,991.49 = 1,866.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.94x = 7,991.49 × 1,866.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.94x = 14,917,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,917,075.06/5,326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.31

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