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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.18, 8,060.91 and 1,913.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.18, 8,060.91 and 1,913.62 is: 2,868.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.18 : 8,060.91 = 1,913.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.18/8,060.91 = 1,913.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.18x = 8,060.91 × 1,913.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.18x = 15,425,518.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425,518.59/5,377.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,868.70

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