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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,417.70, 8,127.22 and 1,906.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,417.70, 8,127.22 and 1,906.88 is: 2,860.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,417.70 : 8,127.22 = 1,906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,417.70/8,127.22 = 1,906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,417.70x = 8,127.22 × 1,906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,417.70x = 15,497,633.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,497,633.27/5,417.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.56

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