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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.08, 8,063.51 and 1,865.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.08, 8,063.51 and 1,865.44 is: 2,797.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.08 : 8,063.51 = 1,865.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.08/8,063.51 = 1,865.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.08x = 8,063.51 × 1,865.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.08x = 15,041,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,041,944.45/5,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.94

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