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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.63, 8,036.51 and 1,894.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.63, 8,036.51 and 1,894.88 is: 2,842.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.63 : 8,036.51 = 1,894.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.63/8,036.51 = 1,894.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.63x = 8,036.51 × 1,894.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.63x = 15,228,172.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,228,172.41/5,357.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.34

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