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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.88, 8,069.51 and 1,871.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.88, 8,069.51 and 1,871.07 is: 2,805.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.88 : 8,069.51 = 1,871.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.88/8,069.51 = 1,871.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.88x = 8,069.51 × 1,871.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.88x = 15,098,618.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,098,618.08/5,381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.45

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