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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,339.10, 8,009.13 and 1,876.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,339.10, 8,009.13 and 1,876.38 is: 2,814.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,339.10 : 8,009.13 = 1,876.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,339.10/8,009.13 = 1,876.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,339.10x = 8,009.13 × 1,876.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,339.10x = 15,028,171.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,028,171.35/5,339.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.74

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