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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373, 8,059.50 and 1,910.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373, 8,059.50 and 1,910.25 is: 2,865.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373 : 8,059.50 = 1,910.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373/8,059.50 = 1,910.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373x = 8,059.50 × 1,910.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373x = 15,395,659.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,395,659.88/5,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.38

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