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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,412.22, 8,118.39 and 1,902.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,412.22, 8,118.39 and 1,902.33 is: 2,853.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,412.22 : 8,118.39 = 1,902.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,412.22/8,118.39 = 1,902.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,412.22x = 8,118.39 × 1,902.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,412.22x = 15,443,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,443,863.98/5,412.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.52

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