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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,407.28, 8,111.76 and 1,943.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,407.28, 8,111.76 and 1,943.84 is: 2,916.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,407.28 : 8,111.76 = 1,943.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,407.28/8,111.76 = 1,943.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,407.28x = 8,111.76 × 1,943.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,407.28x = 15,767,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,767,963.56/5,407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.06

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