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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.52, 8,066.52 and 1,912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.52, 8,066.52 and 1,912.32 is: 2,869.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.52 : 8,066.52 = 1,912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.52/8,066.52 = 1,912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.52x = 8,066.52 × 1,912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.52x = 15,425,767.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425,767.53/5,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.63

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