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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.10, 8,012.14 and 1,878.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.10, 8,012.14 and 1,878.38 is: 2,817.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.10 : 8,012.14 = 1,878.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.10/8,012.14 = 1,878.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.10x = 8,012.14 × 1,878.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.10x = 15,049,843.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,049,843.53/5,341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.74

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