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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.72, 8,047.45 and 1,855.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.72, 8,047.45 and 1,855.07 is: 2,782.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.72 : 8,047.45 = 1,855.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.72/8,047.45 = 1,855.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.72x = 8,047.45 × 1,855.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.72x = 14,928,593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,928,593.91/5,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.73

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