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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.06, 8,061.59 and 1,863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.06, 8,061.59 and 1,863.52 is: 2,795.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.06 : 8,061.59 = 1,863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.06/8,061.59 = 1,863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.06x = 8,061.59 × 1,863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.06x = 15,022,938.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022,938.86/5,374.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.45

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