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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.25, 8,064.42 and 1,913.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.25, 8,064.42 and 1,913.50 is: 2,870.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.25 : 8,064.42 = 1,913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.25/8,064.42 = 1,913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.25x = 8,064.42 × 1,913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.25x = 15,431,267.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,431,267.67/5,376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.27

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