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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.22, 8,050.41 and 1,903.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.22, 8,050.41 and 1,903.74 is: 2,855.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.22 : 8,050.41 = 1,903.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.22/8,050.41 = 1,903.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.22x = 8,050.41 × 1,903.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.22x = 15,325,887.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,325,887.53/5,366.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.99

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