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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,339.82, 8,007.48 and 1,876.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,339.82, 8,007.48 and 1,876.26 is: 2,813.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,339.82 : 8,007.48 = 1,876.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,339.82/8,007.48 = 1,876.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,339.82x = 8,007.48 × 1,876.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,339.82x = 15,024,114.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,024,114.42/5,339.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.60

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