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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.72, 8,112.62 and 1,948.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.72, 8,112.62 and 1,948.12 is: 2,920.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.72 : 8,112.62 = 1,948.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.72/8,112.62 = 1,948.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.72x = 8,112.62 × 1,948.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.72x = 15,804,357.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,804,357.27/5,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.39

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