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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.66, 8,027.08 and 1,888.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.66, 8,027.08 and 1,888.18 is: 2,832.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.66 : 8,027.08 = 1,888.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.66/8,027.08 = 1,888.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.66x = 8,027.08 × 1,888.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.66x = 15,156,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,156,571.91/5,350.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.65

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