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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,416.47, 8,124.72 and 1,953.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,416.47, 8,124.72 and 1,953.72 is: 2,930.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,416.47 : 8,124.72 = 1,953.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,416.47/8,124.72 = 1,953.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,416.47x = 8,124.72 × 1,953.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,416.47x = 15,873,427.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,873,427.96/5,416.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.59

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