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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.06, 8,022.88 and 1,838.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.06, 8,022.88 and 1,838.97 is: 2,758.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.06 : 8,022.88 = 1,838.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.06/8,022.88 = 1,838.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.06x = 8,022.88 × 1,838.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.06x = 14,753,837.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,753,837.93/5,348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.73

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