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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.44, 8,007.39 and 1,875.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.44, 8,007.39 and 1,875.42 is: 2,813.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.44 : 8,007.39 = 1,875.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.44/8,007.39 = 1,875.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.44x = 8,007.39 × 1,875.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.44x = 15,017,219.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,017,219.35/5,338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.04

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