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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.34, 8,011.92 and 1,878.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.34, 8,011.92 and 1,878.50 is: 2,817.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.34 : 8,011.92 = 1,878.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.34/8,011.92 = 1,878.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.34x = 8,011.92 × 1,878.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.34x = 15,050,391.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,050,391.72/5,341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.72

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