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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.94, 8,005.14 and 1,873.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.94, 8,005.14 and 1,873.92 is: 2,810.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.94 : 8,005.14 = 1,873.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.94/8,005.14 = 1,873.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.94x = 8,005.14 × 1,873.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.94x = 15,000,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,000,991.95/5,336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.79

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