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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.40, 8,063.10 and 1,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.40, 8,063.10 and 1,912.20 is: 2,868.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.40 : 8,063.10 = 1,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.40/8,063.10 = 1,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.40x = 8,063.10 × 1,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.40x = 15,418,259.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,418,259.82/5,375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,868.30

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