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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.43, 8,064.78 and 1,913.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.43, 8,064.78 and 1,913.87 is: 2,870.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.43 : 8,064.78 = 1,913.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.43/8,064.78 = 1,913.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.43x = 8,064.78 × 1,913.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.43x = 15,434,900.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,434,900.17/5,377.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.31

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