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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.51, 8,023.76 and 1,839.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.51, 8,023.76 and 1,839.52 is: 2,758.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.51 : 8,023.76 = 1,839.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.51/8,023.76 = 1,839.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.51x = 8,023.76 × 1,839.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.51x = 14,759,870.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,759,870.03/5,350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.59

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