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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.93, 8,061.41 and 1,863.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.93, 8,061.41 and 1,863.39 is: 2,795.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.93 : 8,061.41 = 1,863.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.93/8,061.41 = 1,863.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.93x = 8,061.41 × 1,863.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.93x = 15,021,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,021,550.78/5,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.26

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