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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.38, 8,052.14 and 1,858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.38, 8,052.14 and 1,858.44 is: 2,786.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.38 : 8,052.14 = 1,858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.38/8,052.14 = 1,858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.38x = 8,052.14 × 1,858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.38x = 14,964,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,964,403.58/5,369.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.99

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