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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.08, 8,088.65 and 1,881.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.08, 8,088.65 and 1,881.35 is: 2,822.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.08 : 8,088.65 = 1,881.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.08/8,088.65 = 1,881.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.08x = 8,088.65 × 1,881.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.08x = 15,217,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,217,581.68/5,391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.73

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