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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.93, 8,044.06 and 1,852.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.93, 8,044.06 and 1,852.12 is: 2,778.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.93 : 8,044.06 = 1,852.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.93/8,044.06 = 1,852.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.93x = 8,044.06 × 1,852.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.93x = 14,898,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,898,528.06/5,362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.06

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