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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.48, 8,059.38 and 1,911.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.48, 8,059.38 and 1,911.16 is: 2,867.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.48 : 8,059.38 = 1,911.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.48/8,059.38 = 1,911.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.48x = 8,059.38 × 1,911.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.48x = 15,402,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,402,764.68/5,371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,867.51

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