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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,387.73, 8,081.58 and 1,492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,387.73, 8,081.58 and 1,492.14 is: 2,238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,387.73 : 8,081.58 = 1,492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,387.73/8,081.58 = 1,492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,387.73x = 8,081.58 × 1,492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,387.73x = 12,058,848.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,058,848.78/5,387.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.21

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