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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.97, 8,047.17 and 1,901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.97, 8,047.17 and 1,901.22 is: 2,852.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.97 : 8,047.17 = 1,901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.97/8,047.17 = 1,901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.97x = 8,047.17 × 1,901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.97x = 15,299,440.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,299,440.55/5,363.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.26

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