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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.55, 8,095.84 and 1,887.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.55, 8,095.84 and 1,887.55 is: 2,831.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.55 : 8,095.84 = 1,887.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.55/8,095.84 = 1,887.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.55x = 8,095.84 × 1,887.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.55x = 15,281,333.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,281,333.99/5,396.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.69

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