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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,358.67, 8,037.19 and 1,848.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,358.67, 8,037.19 and 1,848.13 is: 2,771.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,358.67 : 8,037.19 = 1,848.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,358.67/8,037.19 = 1,848.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,358.67x = 8,037.19 × 1,848.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,358.67x = 14,853,771.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,853,771.95/5,358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.91

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