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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.13, 7,995.19 and 1,867.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.13, 7,995.19 and 1,867.38 is: 2,801.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.13 : 7,995.19 = 1,867.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.13/7,995.19 = 1,867.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.13x = 7,995.19 × 1,867.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.13x = 14,930,057.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,930,057.90/5,330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.07

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