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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.18, 8,059.41 and 1,912.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.18, 8,059.41 and 1,912.62 is: 2,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.18 : 8,059.41 = 1,912.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.18/8,059.41 = 1,912.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.18x = 8,059.41 × 1,912.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.18x = 15,414,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,414,588.75/5,376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,867.20

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