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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.84, 8,060.29 and 1,862.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.84, 8,060.29 and 1,862.71 is: 2,794.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.84 : 8,060.29 = 1,862.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.84/8,060.29 = 1,862.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.84x = 8,060.29 × 1,862.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.84x = 15,013,975.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,013,975.86/5,372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.42

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