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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,385.57, 8,073.71 and 1,875.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,385.57, 8,073.71 and 1,875.12 is: 2,811.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,385.57 : 8,073.71 = 1,875.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,385.57/8,073.71 = 1,875.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,385.57x = 8,073.71 × 1,875.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,385.57x = 15,139,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,139,165.72/5,385.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.06

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